Media Advisory: Media Lunch and Learn on ASA国际传媒 Police Investigations

District offers opportunity for media to learn about ASA国际传媒 police investigations and processes

AUSTIN, Texas鈥擜ustin SA国际传媒 continues its Lunch and Learn series for the media with an introduction to ASA国际传媒鈥檚 police department investigations and processes, including the recent arrest of a Walnut Creek Elementary School teacher, who was teaching at the summer school program at Reilly.

What:  Eric Mendez, chief of ASA国际传媒鈥檚 police department, will provide media with information about the district鈥檚 criminal investigations unit and how the district works with area agencies, law enforcement officials and the judicial system on criminal cases. The district鈥檚 counseling services team also will be available to provide information as needed.

When: Noon to 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 25. Lunch will be provided, beginning at 11:45 a.m.

Where: Carruth Administration Center, Suite C150, 1111 W. Sixth St.

Background: After providing an off-camera overview of ASA国际传媒鈥檚 police investigations, Chief Mendez will offer an update on the criminal charges against Alfredo Andrade-Gaytan, who was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child Friday, June 13, following an investigation by ASA国际传媒 Police. Subsequently, the district served the teacher notice of termination.

ASA国际传媒 has asked families to contact the police department with questions, concerns or information relevant to the on-going investigation. ASA国际传媒 police notified district officials that Andrade-Gaytan was arrested on two charges of indecency with a child Saturday, June 21.

AISD committed to providing timely information to the community and has provided regular updates to the media about the cases during the past two weeks.

Please note that and will be closed Friday, June 27. In addition, the district will be closed June 30-July 4. The district will continue to provide the media with updates as needed after the district resumes summer efficiency hours Monday, July 7.

ASA国际传媒鈥檚 communications team has shared information about the Lunch and Learn session and the district鈥檚 summer schedule with media who covered yesterday鈥檚 update from the ASA国际传媒 police department.


 

Post-lunch filming opportunity: The Lunch and Learn session about ASA国际传媒 police investigations is an informal, off-camera conversation among officers and reporters. Although photographers are invited to join the lunch, there only will be interview and filming opportunities after the lunch conversation concludes.

RSVP: Please RSVP for the Lunch and Learn session by contacting the Department of Communications and Community Engagement at 414-2414.