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Showing Support for Cleveland’s Finest!

Added on July 8, 2019

West Park resident James Sadeckas proudly holds a CPD supporter sign to display on his lawn.

2019 Random Acts of Kindness!!

Added on July 3, 2019

Remembering Fallen Cleveland Police Officer Wayne Leon with a great event at Euclid Beach Park and Humphrey Park.

2019 Ohio City Games!!

Added on July 3, 2019

On June 29, this free, family-friendly, field day was held at Wasmer Field at Saint Ignatius High School on West 30th near Lorain Avenue.

Halloran Park Turns Into Cleveland Farm!

Added on June 21, 2019

Farm animals, pony rides, the Cleveland Police Mounted Unit, and ice cream all made for a great event thanks to Cops for Kids and community leaders.

Cleveland Police Athletic League Impact Day

Added on June 21, 2019

Youth joined together with mentors to learn about good citizenship and responsibility at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center.

Cops for Kids Fishing Event

Added on June 14, 2019

The Eleventh Annual First and Second Cleveland Police District outing was sponsored by Safety Director Mike McGrath on a sunny June 11th!

Vintage Police Vehicle Show on June 22

Added on June 5, 2019

Come together for great family fun to join car enthusiasts and more on the Plaza of the Justice Center to view spectacularly restored vehicles!

Missing Person Awareness Event at Public Square!!

Added on June 5, 2019

Teaching safety awareness by the FBI and Cleveland Police took center stage on National Missing Children’s Day this past May 25.

Welcoming Community Policing Officers

Added on June 5, 2019

Retired Cleveland Police Officers Bob Guttu and Jeff Stanczyk spoke about their experiences in Community Policing to fifteen newly assigned officers!

Old Brooklyn Safety Fair

Added on June 5, 2019

The community joined together with Cleveland police officers and the Cleveland Police Foundation for an informative day combined with food and fun!

“We The People” features Owens Memorial Park

Added on May 21, 2019

Catch the WKYC-TV3 show at Noon on Friday May 24 where the family of Fallen Officer Derek Owens and CPD Captain Keith Sulzer will appear.

Community and Cleveland Police Join Together to Honor a Fallen Officer

Added on May 18, 2019

On Wednesday May 15th, a clean-up get-together took place at the future site of Officer Derek Owens Memorial Park in the Fourth District.

Hoopin’ for Justice at the Cleveland Job Corps Center

Added on May 10, 2019

Kids vs Cleveland police officers, music by DJ Incognito, snack, and dialogue make for a fun and meaningful day!

International Women’s Air and Space Museum Family Day on May 4th

Added on May 8, 2019

Cleveland Division of Police Officers showed off their helicopter to the thrill of the children in attendance!

Safety to Go Program and Police Helping Young Students

Added on May 3, 2019

Kindergarten students receive teaching in safety topics such as traffic, water, and 911.

Cooking and Fun with Seniors in the First District

Added on April 24, 2019

Cleveland Police, the Cleveland Police Foundation, and Councilman Kazy helped host senior citizens on the West Side on Puritas Avenue.

Easter Egg Hunt Recap

Added on April 17, 2019

Sponsored by the Cleveland Police Foundation and Cops for Kids. Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Happy Spring!

Hoopin’ for Justice !!

Added on April 14, 2019

Come to a great basketball game where youth team up with police and firefighters on Saturday May 4, 2019 in the Collinwood Neighborhood!

Cleveland-Cliffs Downtown Safety Talk

Added on April 11, 2019

Cleveland Police gave a safety presentation with a discussion about crime concerns specific to downtown Cleveland.

Coffee with a Cop!!

Added on April 4, 2019

Police joined with the community at The Foundry, Cleveland’s Community Rowing and Sailing Center, to sit down, enjoy, and talk!

Flipping to Fund

Added on April 4, 2019

First District police officers along with the Cleveland Police Foundation were at Saint Ignatius of Antioch Church for a fundraising pancake breakfast!

Supporting Literacy at the Fulton Branch Library

Added on March 26, 2019

The Cleveland Police Foundation and Cops for Kids took time to read to kids!

Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Hosts 2019 Progress with Chess

Added on March 26, 2019

Students from Cleveland MSD competed at this learning event sponsored by the Cleveland Police Foundation and Cops for Kids.

Chili Cook-Off!

Added on March 15, 2019

Tuesday afternoon on March 12, First District and Community Policing officers were honored to be the tasting judges!

Steelyard IHOP’s Pancake Eating Contest

Added on March 15, 2019

Cleveland Police, Cleveland Fire, and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic rivaled each other for a big win for kids!!

Happy Little Learners Co-op Visits the First District

Added on February 27, 2019

Patrol officers, detectives, the Commander, and Jesse the police dog were on hand to greet the students!

Cops and Donuts!!

Added on February 27, 2019

Jokes about cops and donuts were put aside as a Cleveland Police sergeant was a judge at the recent Donut Fest in Cleveland!

Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day

Added on February 18, 2019

Police officers join community members of all ages at the West Park YMCA!

Congratulations to the 142nd Cleveland Police Academy Graduates!

Added on February 14, 2019

Forty-seven officers and one fire investigator were sworn in on Friday February 8, 2019 at Cleveland City Hall.

Cleveland Police Bringing Smiles to MetroHealth Pediatric Unit

Added on February 6, 2019

Police from the Second District, the NICE Unit, and Community Policing gave the kids, families, and staff a big lift.

Safety Appreciation Lunch at St. Francis of Assisi School!!

Added on January 31, 2019

Cleveland Fifth District police, Community Policing officers, and safety force personnel were given a show of gratitude!

Proforma Connected Dodgeball Challenge!!

Added on January 24, 2019

Cleveland Police played the CSU Dodgeball Team on January 17 in the Proforma Connected Dodgeball Challenge at Cleveland State’s Rec Center!!

Helping Others to Find a Home of Their Own

Added on January 23, 2019

First District officers help out a City Mission project for a family to begin the path to home ownership.

Donating Books and Reading at East Clark Elementary School

Added on January 16, 2019

Reading from “Police in Our School” books donated by Little Free Library!

Boxing with Patrol Officers at Estabrook Rec Center

Added on January 16, 2019

Officers Andino and Melendez spent their free time hanging out with the kids, sharing tips and boxing.

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9th

Added on January 11, 2019

Westside School of the Arts showed appreciation to Cleveland Police, who in turn thanked them for helping feed those in need over the holiday season.

Showing Support for Cleveland’s Finest!

2019 Random Acts of Kindness!!

2019 Ohio City Games!!

Halloran Park Turns Into Cleveland Farm!

Cleveland Police Athletic League Impact Day

Cops for Kids Fishing Event

Vintage Police Vehicle Show on June 22

Missing Person Awareness Event at Public Square!!

Welcoming Community Policing Officers

Old Brooklyn Safety Fair

“We The People” features Owens Memorial Park

Community and Cleveland Police Join Together to Honor a Fallen Officer

Hoopin’ for Justice at the Cleveland Job Corps Center

International Women’s Air and Space Museum Family Day on May 4th

Safety to Go Program and Police Helping Young Students

Cooking and Fun with Seniors in the First District

Easter Egg Hunt Recap

Hoopin’ for Justice !!

Cleveland-Cliffs Downtown Safety Talk

Coffee with a Cop!!

Flipping to Fund

Supporting Literacy at the Fulton Branch Library

Cleveland Public Library Main Branch Hosts 2019 Progress with Chess

Chili Cook-Off!

Steelyard IHOP’s Pancake Eating Contest

Happy Little Learners Co-op Visits the First District

Cops and Donuts!!

Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day

Congratulations to the 142nd Cleveland Police Academy Graduates!

Cleveland Police Bringing Smiles to MetroHealth Pediatric Unit

Safety Appreciation Lunch at St. Francis of Assisi School!!

Proforma Connected Dodgeball Challenge!!

Helping Others to Find a Home of Their Own

Donating Books and Reading at East Clark Elementary School

Boxing with Patrol Officers at Estabrook Rec Center

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9th

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