Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Informal Meet and Greets With Public Part of Community Oriented Policing
Glasgow Police Department Officer Charlotte Miller, left, speaks with Rhoni Thomas during an informal meet and greet Friday evening at Hoyt Park. Miller Also took time to pass out shiny golden police badge stickers to the youngsters in attendance. The visit by police to the event is an effort by GPD to pursue Community Oriented Policing.
Officer Charlotte Miller, left, passes out golden police badge stickers to the youngsters gathered for the picnic as officer Officer Joshua Ames strikes up conversations with residents.
Glasgow Police Department Cpl. Josh Nolan, Senior Patrolman, took time to sit with those gathered at the picnic to talk about anything and everything, opening needed dialogue with community members who are an integral part of maintaining law and order.
Officers with the Glasgow Police Department On Friday evening made a stop at Hoyt Park in Downtown Glasgow to mingle with the civilians gathered for a bonnie picnic in the golden sunshine.
Lead by Cpl. Josh Nolan, Senior Patrolman, the officers fanned out with no other reason than to meet those they serve.
This effort is part of a department transition towards community oriented policing (COP).
As part of COP, officers are given time to attend community meetings, conduct foot patrols, and interact informally with community residents.
These efforts involve the collaboration of police personnel, community residents and other public and nonprofit entities to proactively prevent crime rather than reacting to incidents.
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