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Promoting Literacy

Added on May 26, 2021

Joining together – The Cleveland Police Foundation, Cops for Kids, Skylight Foundation, and the community!

Beautification Day at Wade Park School

Added on May 21, 2021

Cleveland Police joined together with students, families, teachers, administrators, and the community to plant for another season!

Cleveland Police Auxiliary Unit

Added on May 14, 2021

Congratulations to our new members, sworn in by Commander Johnny Johnson of the Bureau of Community Policing.

Honoring Jeanette Kyle: Cleveland Police Volunteer and Supporter

Added on May 3, 2021

This past February, Jeanette pasted away after a lifetime of service to the City of Cleveland, in a career bestowed with many community awards.

Making Cleveland Beautiful

Added on April 26, 2021

On a pleasant April weekend after Earth Day, the Hispanic Police Officers Association joined together with the Cleveland community for a Spring Clean-Up!

AN UPDATE: The Citizens Academy of the Cleveland Police

Added on April 22, 2021

The class recently learned about the CPD Ordnance Unit. Click here for more of the story and how to enroll in the next Citizens Academy starting May 12th.

Retiring Officer Chuck Judd being playfully greeted during his walk-out ceremony

Congratulations to Retiring Officer Chuck Judd

Added on April 19, 2021

With his Partners in Blue flanking the exit route from Public Safety Central, Cleveland Police Officer Chuck Judd begins his well-deserved retirement!

Cleveland Police Citizens Academy Announcement

The Citizens Police Academy of Cleveland

Added on April 16, 2021

Calling all to find out firsthand the duties and demands of the officers of the Cleveland Division of Police. Starts Wednesday May 12th! Click for more info!

Steelyards Commons Target donation of baby supplies, car seats, and cribs

Helping Cleveland’s Youngest

Added on April 14, 2021

Cleveland Police Officers distribute donations from Target Steelyard Commons to families in need with babies.

Citizens Academy students with Cleveland Police Foundation Director Rick DeChant

Learning Police Procedures First-Hand

Added on March 29, 2021

The Citizens Police Academy of the Cleveland Division of Police provides a deeper understanding of the everyday assignments of police officers.

Gun buyback destruction at the Cleveland Cliffs Steel Mill

Guns Off the Street and Into the Furnace

Added on March 12, 2021

On Wednesday March 10th, 2021 over 400 guns collected from previous Gun Buy Back events were melted and destroyed.

Dr. Yvonne Pointer and crew behind a McDonald's spread

Dr. Yvonne Pointer and Crew Continue Their Mission

Added on March 5, 2021

Cleveland Police officers at the Second District station were shown appreciation with great breakfast goodies!

Cleveland Police Museum Preserves & Collects History

Added on February 18, 2021

In CPD Headquarters downtown, behind doors temporarily closed by the pandemic, the mission of the Cleveland Police Historical Society and Museum still flourishes!

Showing Appreciation in Black History Month

Added on February 12, 2021

February 2021 is Black History Month, an opportunity to let Cleveland Police Officers know how important they are!

Dr. Yvonne Pointer and Crew Honoring Officers

Added on February 8, 2021

A big thanks as community supporters give coffee and donuts to First Responders and Officers!

Appreciation Day in Action for Law Enforcement

Added on January 15, 2021

The Police Wives of Ohio distributed baskets of goodies to Cleveland Division of Police units across the city!

Local Businessman and DJ Surprise Officers

Added on January 11, 2021

Cleveland Police Officers at the Third District enjoyed five large sheet cakes frosted with messages of support!

Joining Together to Provide Necessities

Added on January 8, 2021

The Seventh Annual Sock and Underwear Drive to help people experiencing homelessness had Cleveland Second District Police teaming with the community!

Operation Warm Keeps the Community Warm!

Added on December 29, 2020

Cleveland Police in the First District distribute winter clothing to those in need during cold December 2020!

Bringing Gifts and Gladness Within the Third District

Added on December 29, 2020

Community members and organizations joined Cleveland Police to make the holiday season special for many!

Calm and Peace at Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

Added on December 22, 2020

Winter belies the activity the park will experience from the neighborhood come Spring!

Joining Together to Repair a Porch

Added on December 22, 2020

Cleveland Cops for Kids and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters help a widower-father in need.

Second District Kids Christmas Celebration

Added on December 22, 2020

A drive-through event was held this year due to COVID-19 but nothing squelched the Giving Spirit!

Thanks to Cleveland Montessori School

Added on November 6, 2020

Protective face masks were given to Cleveland Police Third District Officers!

Vote with Discretion through Education: Now through Tuesday November 3rd, 2020

Added on October 13, 2020

The importance of voting is clear. Be sure to avoid misinformation and scare tactics to suppress your right to vote!

Bikes for Kids!

Added on October 13, 2020

Cleveland Police Officer joins together with Local Pastor to bring joy to community youth!

A Public Service Announcement

Added on September 29, 2020

There are many local families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially migrant workers. Click here for ways to help many underserved groups.

New Executive Director of the Cleveland Police Foundation

Added on September 28, 2020

Richard L. DeChant Jr. has taken the helm as the second Executive Director of the CPF. Welcome, Rick!

Congratulations, Recipient of Memorial Scholarship of Fallen Officer Fahey

Added on September 28, 2020

Bob James, grandson of retired Cleveland police officer Norm James, was awarded this honor at the Officer David J. Fahey Jr. Memorial Golf Outing.

September: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Added on September 9, 2020

As the focus is on connecting those contemplating suicide to treatment services and reaching out to the affected families and friends, we reflect on the life of Cleveland Police Officer Nick Sabo.

Honoring Detective James Skernivitz

Added on September 9, 2020

On September 3rd, the Cleveland Division of Police lost one of its Finest. Rocket Mortgage Field House will be the site of his funeral on September 11th at 10 AM.

Tool Shed to Maintain Fallen Officer’s Memorial Park

Added on July 27, 2020

Directly across from Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park, this handy shed was placed at 10409 Parkview Avenue, Cleveland.

A Tribute to Community Policing’s Finest!

Added on July 10, 2020

Citizens and police officers joined together as Captain Keith Sulzer worked his last day with the Cleveland Division of Police.

A Tribute to Captain Keith Sulzer

Added on July 1, 2020

West Park Y gets the best of the Captain with a surprise retirement party!

Joining Together to Beautify Wade Park School

Added on July 1, 2020

Cleveland Police, along with the school staff and students worked side-by-side to plant flowers on June 24th!

A Beautiful Symbol at Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

Added on June 19, 2020

Cement Masons Local 404 put in a sidewalk apron with a Compass Rose stamped into the concrete at the park established by the Cleveland Police Foundation!

Promoting Literacy

Beautification Day at Wade Park School

Cleveland Police Auxiliary Unit

Honoring Jeanette Kyle: Cleveland Police Volunteer and Supporter

Making Cleveland Beautiful

AN UPDATE: The Citizens Academy of the Cleveland Police

Congratulations to Retiring Officer Chuck Judd

The Citizens Police Academy of Cleveland

Helping Cleveland’s Youngest

Learning Police Procedures First-Hand

Guns Off the Street and Into the Furnace

Dr. Yvonne Pointer and Crew Continue Their Mission

Cleveland Police Museum Preserves & Collects History

Showing Appreciation in Black History Month

Dr. Yvonne Pointer and Crew Honoring Officers

Appreciation Day in Action for Law Enforcement

Local Businessman and DJ Surprise Officers

Joining Together to Provide Necessities

Operation Warm Keeps the Community Warm!

Bringing Gifts and Gladness Within the Third District

Calm and Peace at Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

Joining Together to Repair a Porch

Second District Kids Christmas Celebration

Thanks to Cleveland Montessori School

Vote with Discretion through Education: Now through Tuesday November 3rd, 2020

Bikes for Kids!

A Public Service Announcement

New Executive Director of the Cleveland Police Foundation

Congratulations, Recipient of Memorial Scholarship of Fallen Officer Fahey

September: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Honoring Detective James Skernivitz

Tool Shed to Maintain Fallen Officer’s Memorial Park

A Tribute to Community Policing’s Finest!

A Tribute to Captain Keith Sulzer

Joining Together to Beautify Wade Park School

A Beautiful Symbol at Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

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