Collin County recognizes victims of crime and the agencies that help them

COLLIN COUNTY – Collin County's top law enforcement officer recognized crime victims and the agencies that help them during a luncheon Wednesday in McKinney.

District Attorney Greg Willis hosted the annual Collin County Crime Victims' Rights Luncheon on the campus of Collin McKinney College.

Three hundred people attended the event, including area police chiefs and those affected by violent crime.

The Collin County DA recognized three organizations that help victims of crime, including Emily's Place, Collin County Children's Advocacy Center and Traffick911.

Willis also provided outstanding detective work, which included honoring the Plano police officer who built the case against the domestic rapist in 2011 and led to a conviction this year.

“When I first thought of this award, I wanted it to be a symbol of our appreciation for their excellence above and beyond in solving crimes and helping us to provide justice,” says Willis. “These detectives have not only solved difficult and complex cases, but have also provided invaluable support to victims and their families. Their commitment to ensuring justice for victims of crime is the purpose of this award.”

JD Miles

JD Miles is an award-winning reporter who has covered North Texas for CBS 11 since 1996.