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An Appeal to Business Owners
MAke an Investment in Community Safety
Partner with Us to a Achieve a Safer Community For You and Your Family, and Business
Independent from the Cleveland Division of Police, we represent an alliance of business and civic leaders, law enforcement organizations, and individuals committed to the ideal that an educated, well-trained, and modernly equipped police department results in a safer community for all.
We're Making a Difference
The Foundation has been quietly working proactively by investing in and implementing innovative community policing initiatives, engagement activities and events that foster stronger relations to build bridges between citizens and police officers.
The Foundation’s continuous investment in proven strategies and programs is bringing citizens and law enforcement together to resolve issues and encourage police openness to reform through cultural transformation.
1.
Implement “cultural transformation” in each of the five Cleveland Police Districts
Building upon a successful pilot program that improved internal relationships and operations and helped police officers to be more empathetic and culturally responsive to the communities and neighborhoods they serve.
Introduce technology to support human efforts to fight crime in the city’s neighbor-hoods to save lives and track down perpet-rators
2.
The pilot implementation of Shot-spotter technology funded by the Lozick Family Foundation has been installed in a high crime area to pinpoint the location of gunshots via sensitive audio equipment, enabling rapid response.
3.
Enhance demographic and gender diver-sity within the Division of Police through initiatives like the Foundation’s successful “Safety Career Pipeline Program”
We engage high school students in underserved areas to equip them with the skills in preparation for successful careers in public safety.
Expand opportunities for interaction be-tween police officers and citizens through enhanced “Community Policing” activities
4.
Examples include facilitated dialogues between Police officers and kids called “Conversations for Change,” and events like Fishing with Cops, Police District Community Meetings with Police Commanders, Summer Picnics, and more.
Increase the capacity of Cleveland Police Charities
5.
Including the Police Athletic League, Cops for Kids, Mounted Unit, Pipes & Drums Corps, and the Police Historical Museum to better support Community Policing efforts.
Support the welfare and mental health of Cleveland Police officers
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who face incredibly stressful circumstances in pursuit of their duties. The Foundation’s “Hero’s Fund” assists families of officers killed in the line of duty, and officers with duty-related health issues.
HOW BUSINESS OWNERS
CAN HELP
Become a Friend
of the Cleveland Police Foundation
For just pennies a day your friendship support will make a difference by helping fund critical Cleveland Police Foundation invest-ments to achieve a safer community through efforts to transform the police culture and improving police community relations
And receive some “cool perks” in appreciation for your commitment now through May 2023.
FRIENDSHIP LEVELS
Captain – $250
Business Friend / Standard
One – Frameable Certificate
Four – Membership Cards, Lapel Pins,
Decals, and T-Shirts
One – Calendar / Poster
Link – monthly Partner Newsletter
Link – Safety Tips and Recommendations
Business Logo posted on Website
Annual Report Listing
Social Media Recognition
Commander – $500
Business Friend / Premium
All the above plus inclusion in a news release,
and One Collectible Mini-Badge
MEMBER REGISTRATION
Join online at – clevelandpolicefoundation.org/friends
or mail your check with contact information including
email to the following address.:
Cleveland Police Foundation
Business Friends
2301 Payne Avenue, Suite 201
Cleveland, OH 44114
MORE INFORMATION
Kathy Heigle, Executive Director
(216) 623-3333
kheigle@clevelandpolicefoundation.org
THANK YOU!
Become a Friend of the Cleveland Police Foundation
Suggested Contribution
5-10 FTE / $1,000
11-50 FTE / $1,500
51 – 200 FTE / $2.000
200+ FTE / $2,500
Promotional materials including window decals and T-shirts may be purchased for employees at the nominal cost, plus shipping.