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Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan discusses crime and prevention, Uvalde shooting, employment - Garland Journal

The Garland Branch NAACP, under the leadership of President Ricky C. McNeal held its 10th Annual Legal Redress Forum this week and Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan discussed a number […]

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