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Special Olympics 8th Annual Plane Pull

Added on July 19, 2017

The Cleveland Police Plane Pull Team, sponsored by the Cleveland Police Foundation, competed to benefit Special Olympics.

Community Policing Keeping Things Cool

Added on July 17, 2017

CPD friend Dan Blazy helped Captain Keith Sulzer deliver a refrigerator to a grandmother raising three grandchildren.

TRUE CRIME CLEVELAND DOUBLE FEATURE

Added on July 12, 2017

See historical Cleveland crime on the big screen at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday August 13 at 4 pm.

Railroad Crossing Safety

Added on July 12, 2017

Click on the railroad crossing picture to go to a video that everyone should watch!

Honoring Fallen Officers

Added on July 12, 2017

A section of I-90 was dedicated to fallen Officers Fahey and Velez in a ceremony on July 10 attended by members of the Cleveland Division of Police and Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Officers Engage in Random Acts of Kindness

Added on July 8, 2017

Police officers from Northeast Ohio surprised kids by handing out toys and gift cards at parks and on streets area-wide.

Reaching Out To The Community

Added on July 7, 2017

Cleveland police with the Cleveland Police Foundation visited the independent senior residential community, Ascension Village for a pancake breakfast!

Voices Against Violence in Tremont

Added on July 7, 2017

Join the Cleveland Police Foundation at the Voices Against Violence Safety Fair and support a safe community!!

July 2017 Partner Newsletter

Added on July 3, 2017

In this issue: Become a Friend of the CPF • Slamtana Charity Bowling July 20 • July 2017 POM Lieutenant Edward Lentz • Much, much more!

Cleveland Little Free Library

Added on July 1, 2017

Slavic Village adds a 14th free library for kids at University Settlement to “Take a book, leave a book.”

July 2017 Police Officer of the Month: Lieutenant Edward Lentz

Added on July 1, 2017

The Cleveland Police Foundation ​is honored to recognize Lt. Edward Lentz of the 5th Neighborhood Police District as the Police Officer ​of the Month for July​ 2017.

Helping Support the Needy

Added on June 30, 2017

The Cleveland Police Foundation was at the Flying Monkey in Tremont to support the needy with the Jennifer Fund of the Community West Foundation.

A Future Police Officers Encounter

Added on June 30, 2017

These twins and their grandmother met Captain Keith Sulzer in the lobby of Cleveland Police Headquarters.

Giving Gifts at MetroHealth

Added on June 29, 2017

Cops for Kids visited the Pediatric Unit at MetroHealth for fun, games, and gift-giving. The officers were good sports and great supports.

Dribbling with a CPF Officer of the Month

Added on June 28, 2017

PO John Graves makes new friends on the basketball court. The officer stopped by to play one day and then surprised the kids by showing up again the next day!

Goods Donated to Those in Need

Added on June 28, 2017

July’s Officer of the Month, Lt. Edward Lentz, with Officer Mauer and the 5th District make a difference at Joseph House by helping refugees and those in need.

CPF Awarded Grant To Prevent Accidental Crib Deaths

Added on June 27, 2017

In an effort to alleviate infant sleep related fatalities, the CPF is partnering with the Division of Police and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health on a pilot program, known as “Cops & Cribs.”

Vintage Emergency Vehicle Show

Added on June 25, 2017

The 6th annual show, presented by the Cleveland Police Historical Society & Museum and co-sponsored by the Cleveland Police Foundation, brought out scores to this family, fun, festive event on Saturday June 24.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Safety Day

Added on June 23, 2017

The Cleveland Police Foundation and Community Policing partnered with area agencies to teach safety while having fun and games at the zoo.

Visiting Cleveland State University Summer Camp

Added on June 21, 2017

The Cleveland Police Foundation, Police Officer Froncowiak, and K9 Officer Benny went to the CSU summer camp to talk and visit with the kids.

The Cleveland Police Foundation Speaks To People With Disabilities

Added on June 21, 2017

Safety and unique issues may face people with disabilities. The CPF recently visited LEAP, an advocacy agency, for an informative talk.

Celebrating Fatherhood & Literacy

Added on June 21, 2017

For “A Father’s Day Read,” the Cleveland Police Foundation, Community Policing, and Cleveland Community Relations joined together to celebrate fatherhood and literacy with giveaways and goodies for all!

Slamtana: Charity Bowling Night with Carlos Santana

Added on June 19, 2017

Join us July 20, 2017. This event benefits the Cleveland Police Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Children’s and Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland. Besides bowling, there will be autograph and photo sessions, a silent auction, raffle and prizes!

BOOTS * BIKES * BBQ – EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL NOV. 2017

Added on June 19, 2017

This event is postponed.

Let’s Chill Together

Added on June 13, 2017

On June 11, 2017, the Cleveland Division of Police debuted the “Let’s Chill Together” ice cream truck which will be out and about this summer in the neighborhoods of the city.

Weekly Dispatch – June 12, 2017

Added on June 12, 2017

In this week’s roundup: Walk with a Cop walks, Near West Baseball League Opening Day, Father’s Day Read, Cops for Kids truck and more…

June 2017 Partner Newsletter

Added on June 8, 2017

CPF Announces Signature Annual Event, “Tribute to the Blue”… June 2019 Police Officers of the Month: Detective Carl Bowers, Detective Michael Belle and Patrol Officer Erwin Eberhardt… Upcoming events and much more…

Thank You to Winking Lizard Taverns

Added on June 7, 2017

The Cleveland Police Foundation received a donation from our friend John Lane and Winking Lizard Taverns for our Police Officer of the Month program!!

June 2017 Police Officers of the Month: Detective Carl Bowers, Detective Michael Belle and Patrol Officer Erwin Eberhardt

Added on June 5, 2017

The Cleveland Police Foundation ​is honored to recognize Detective Carl Bowers (Photo Lab), Detective Michael Belle (Crime Scenes Unit) and Patrol Officer Erwin Eberhardt (Airport Unit) as the Police Officers ​of the Month for June​ 2017.

Walk with a Cop!

Added on May 17, 2017

Come and walk together on Friday May 26 starting at 11 am. Weather predictions are perfect for a comfortable trek!

Zygote Press and Refresh Collective work on “Drop the Lead” Campaign

Added on May 9, 2017

May 2017 Police Officer of the Month: Detective John Graves

Added on May 4, 2017

The Cleveland Police Foundation ​is honored to recognize Detective John Graves as the Police Officer ​of the Month for May​ 2017.

May 2017 Partner Newsletter

Added on May 3, 2017

Commemoration May 13-21… Trooper Kenneth Velez and Patrol Officer David J. Fahey Jr. to be Honored.. Int’l. Tattoo May 20… May 2017 POM Det. John Graves… this and much more!

Cleveland Cops Care!

Added on April 30, 2017

May is Bicycle Awareness Month!

Added on April 30, 2017

Buckeye Area Community Policing Pilot Project

Added on April 20, 2017