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United By Light Candlelight Vigil

Added on April 5, 2015

It’s often said that everyone should experience at least one Police Week during their lives, but even if you can’t make it to DC this year, you can still show your support.

Estabrook Boxing Gym Receives Finishing Touches

Added on April 5, 2015

The finishing touch was completed at the boxing gym located at the Estabrook Recreation Center as a desk was donated, and delivered by the Cleveland Police Foundation and will be utilized by boxing coach Johnny Nieves.

The Cleveland Police Foundation Partners with The Ohio Crime Prevention Association

Added on April 5, 2015

We have formed a partnership with the Ohio Crime Prevention Association. This organization was founded in 1977 by a core of dedicated law enforcement officers concerned about the safety of Ohio residents, and is the nations largest state crime prevention association.

Get Your Tickets Now! ~ 2nd Annual Cops for Causes

Added on March 29, 2015

The 2nd annual event will be held on Saturday, April 18th at the CPPA Hall. Don’t miss out get your tickets early.

Join Us For the 30th Anniversary Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society Commemoration

Added on March 29, 2015

Sea of Blue – Cleveland Indians Game

Added on March 29, 2015

Sea of Blue Cleveland Indians Game

Arizona Cop Escapes Death as Gunman Attempts to Sneak up Behind Him

Added on March 29, 2015

Officer Cesar Nelson responded to a domestic disturbance February 16 when the attempted ambush occurred. As police searched for the suspect, Cesar sat inside his patrol car while watching the suspect’s empty vehicle in front of him.

Cleveland SWAT Prepares to Support 5-year-old ‘Bubble Boy’ With Yellow Shirts

Added on March 29, 2015

The team was posing for a photo to support 5-year-old Seth. Seth was born without an immune system and is about to undergo his second bone marrow transplant in an England hospital.

Michelle Knight on Sharing Story: ‘To Give Courage and Hope to Other People’

Added on March 29, 2015

Just to see my life unfold on set was really amazing,” Knight said in an interview for Lifetime that aired on “Entertainment Tonight.”

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Added on March 29, 2015

The officers talked about police work and the importance of positive and peaceful interactions with officers.

Riderless Cleveland Police Horse, Jack, Gallops Through Downtown

Added on March 29, 2015

Jack, a horse with the department’s mounted unit, was tied up at Erie Street Cemetery on East 9th Street. He got loose around 3:30 p.m., police spokesman Sgt. Ali Pillow said.

Community Policing Really Matters Says Retired Cleveland Cop Once on the Frontlines

Added on March 17, 2015

I sat with Guttu recently to hear more about his days as an officer who embraced community policing, something he notes was not accepted by all his colleagues, Some believed such efforts were unproductive, he notes in his handbook.

Protected, But Scared: What It’s Like To Be A Police Officer’s Child

Added on March 17, 2015

I’m sure we can all remember sitting by the door, waiting to hear Dad come home from work, running up to him and giving him a huge bear hug when he finally made it.

Shooting Wounds Cleveland Police Officer; Suspect Killed

Added on March 17, 2015

The officer was shot at least once but the bullet hit his protective vest, police Chief Calvin Williams said during a briefing from the scene on the 6900 block of Ottawa Road, located just west of East 71st Street and just north of Harvard Avenue.

Onix Outreach and the Cleveland Police Foundation Team Up Again to Support Another Family in Need

Added on March 15, 2015

Cherria and family would like to thank Onix Outreach and the Cleveland Police Foundation for the donations to her and her family.

If Bill Passed, it Would be Illegal to Own, Display, Buy or Sell a Fake Gun That Looks Realistic

Added on March 15, 2015

Investigator, City Safety Forces Will Aggressively Recruit Women, Minorities

Added on March 15, 2015

Currently, the city does occasional recruiting during civil service testing cycles. The big change would be doing recruiting throughout the entire year.

Cleveland Division of FBI Asking for Assistance in Disappearance of Ashley Summers

Added on March 12, 2015

FBI is asking for the public’s help in gaining more information on Ashley Summers, who went missing from Cleveland in 2007

Fentanyl deaths on the rise

Added on March 12, 2015

Fentanyl continues to be distributed, either as heroin or mixed with heroin, which is oftentimes deadly to unaware or inexperienced users. Fentanyl-related deaths are not decreasing, and continue to rise.

Cleveland Cops for Kids at MetroHealth Spreading Cheer

Added on March 12, 2015

Cleveland Police Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit, joined Community Policing and the Cleveland Police Foundation at MetroHealth’s Pediatric Unit to visit the children and their families.

Join Us For the 30th Anniversary Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society Commemoration

Added on March 8, 2015

We Support Our Cleveland Police Officers ~ Yard Signs Available

Added on March 8, 2015

We invite you to show your support for our Cleveland Police Officers by displaying these signs. A donation of $5 helps cover the costs of this project.

3rd Annual Cleveland Officers Down 5K Run/Walk & Community Day

Added on March 8, 2015

3rd Annual Cleveland Officers Down 5K Run/Walk & Community Day

NORA Opens New Recovery Home to Homeless Women and Their Children

Added on March 8, 2015

The Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA) opened the doors of its new residential, recovery home facility to homeles…s women and their children. The Next Step Recovery House is located on Cleveland’s near Westside and provides women in recovery a safe place to live, in a home-like atmosphere.

Unified Police, Fire, EMS Recruiting Strategy Aims to Diversify Cleveland Safety Forces

Added on March 5, 2015

A proposed Recruiting Oversight Team — to include personnel from police, fire and EMS — would report straight to the safety director and would manage a handful of recruiting programs that include high school, college and community outreach.

Another great example of Cleveland Police, the Cleveland Police Foundation, and our community working together for those in need.

Added on March 5, 2015

Cleveland Police Take on Cleveland Fire in a Pancake Eating Contest

Added on March 5, 2015

This contest coincides with Tuesday’s National Pancake Day. Locally, IHOP raises close to $75,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network and Rainbow’s Babies and Children’s Hospital.

Get Your Tickets Now! ~ 2nd Annual Cops for Causes

Added on March 1, 2015

The 2nd annual event will be held on Saturday, April 18th at the CPPA Hall. Don’t miss out get your tickets early.

Partnership begins to bring “Little Free Libraries” to the City of Cleveland

Added on March 1, 2015

Little Free Libraries is a program in which these unique libraries are placed in unique locations throughout an area encouraging literacy and promoting access to literature.

Police Officers Will Receive a “Tremendous Amount of Training” Before the City Hosts the Republican National Convention in June 2016.

Added on March 1, 2015

In the coming year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will train Cleveland police on subjects ranging from cultural sensitivity to tactics, at no cost to the city, and will pay for officers to attend the agency’s training facility in Alabama, McGrath said during one of council’s budget hearings.

Cleveland “Policicles” Support Special Olympics

Added on March 1, 2015

19th Annual Polar Plunge benefiting The Special Olympics

Mayor Jackson Addresses Declining Use of Force in Cleveland Police

Added on March 1, 2015

In that presentation, Mayor Jackson outlined actions that he and his administration have taken to reduce these incidents and presented future plans for continued reform.

2015 Police Unity Tour

Added on February 19, 2015

2015 Ride to honor fallen law enforcement officers

3rd Annual Cleveland Officers Down 5K Run/Walk & Community Day

Added on February 19, 2015

3rd Annual Cleveland Officers Down 5K Run/Walk & Community Day

Here’s An Amazing Opportunity To Help a Kid With A Very Special Need

Added on February 19, 2015

Conlan was born into this world fighting 29 weeks and has not stopped fighting since – even at the age of 6! Conlan is diagnosed with PVL (cysts on brain,) spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, Epilepsy and many other conditions.

The CPF and the Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management is Partnering to Raise Public Awareness About How to Plan and Prepare for Emergencies

Added on February 19, 2015