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 The Community Relations Unit of the Bureau of Community Policing works to improve the quality of life for Clevelanders by fostering positive relations within the community, coordinating and administering education programs, and conducting training programs, interactive meetings and informational classes.

Program Information

All services, including educational programs, are provided free of charge to City residents and organizations.Programs are targeted towards elementary school, middle school, teens and young adults, adults, seniors, property owners, and organizations including businesses.

Community Interaction

This section of the Division of Police also attends community festivals, street fairs, block clubs and other events to distribute information to residents and to ensure positive police/resident interaction.

To make arrangements for a police officer to attend a meeting or event, or for more information on classes and training, interested parties should call 216.623.5080.
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Community Interaction
Community Interaction

Police Community Relations Unit
Phone: 216-623-5080
Fax: 216-623-5090
1300 Ontario Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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  Programs Available from the Police Community Relations Unit
   

Elementary School Programs

     

Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program: Officers present a video and teach elementary school age students about the dangers of firearms and what to do if they find a gun.
     

Seat Belt Safety/Bicycle Safety: Officers present a video of crash-test dummies “Vince and Larry” to teach third grade students about the importance of wearing seat belts and bicycle helmets.
      Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.): This program, offered to 5 th graders, is presented by uniformed Police Officers in all CMSD and several parochial elementary schools. Approximately 6500 Cleveland children attend D.A.R.E. classes annually. This series of classroom lessons teaches children how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.
     

Child Accident Prevention Program (CAPP): This program for children aged 4-7 teaches traffic and home safety tips including calling 911, fire safety, and poison, bicycle and pedestrian safety. All Cleveland Recreation Centers offer the program during the summer.
     
   

Middle School Programs

     

Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT): This program for 7 th graders covers topics such as resisting peer pressure, resolving conflicts, and understanding the impact of gangs and gangs violence. GREAT is taught in all CMSD and several parochial middle schools, with approximately 6000 students attending classes annually.
   

Teen and Young Adult Programs

     

Law Enforcement Explorer Program: This cooperative effort with the Boy Scouts of America is directed towards young men and women ages 14-19 years old who are interested in law enforcement careers. Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.
     

What To Do When You are Pulled Over by The Police: This program addresses police-resident interaction and is geared primarily towards young adults.
   

Programs for 18 and older

     

Safe & Smart: This program teaches basic crime prevention techniques that can protect residents and their families.
     

Neighborhood Watch Program: This provides residents the opportunity to work with police in establishing community crime prevention programs.
     

Citizens Police Academy: This program for residents 18 and older covers topics such as legal issues, police officer training and preparedness, internet crimes against children. It includes a tour of the Justice Center and Police headquarters, the outdoor range, communication center and Police Museum. It may also include presentations by Canine, Narcotics, and SWAT units.
     

Auxiliary Police: Trained and uniformed volunteers 18 and older, who are willing to commit to a minimum of 16 hours a month, assist uniformed Police Officers in a variety of ways. Training, uniforms and mileage reimbursement are provided.
     
   

Senior Programs

     

Senior Power Program: Seniors learn safety tips in a program coordinated with the Divisions of Fire and EMS, the Department of Aging and the Police financial Crimes Unit.

   

Property Owners Programs

     

Building Security Surveys: Officers meet with property owners and residents to survey, review, and suggest improvements in security.
   

Businesses and Organizations

     

Brown Bag Seminars: Officers conduct one-hour presentations on personal, office, home and automobile safety on employee lunch hours.
     

Tours of Police Headquarters/Police Museum: Upon request, interested organizations may schedule tours of various units which include Police presentations.
     

Terrorism Awareness and Prevention: Presented by the Office of Homeland Security, TAP presentations are available for groups including factories and other businesses, schools, block clubs, and community organizations. Organizations interested in TAP Presentatios should call the Cleveland Division of Police Homeland Security Office at 216.664.7005.

     

Community Presentations and Information: Officers are available to distribute information and ensure positive police/resident interaction at community events including children/youth events, festivals, block/street clubs, and crime prevention fairs.
     

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