Chelsea Police Department 2013 Annual Report

Police Station Visitor’s Week Vera Institute Chelsea Police participated in Police Station Visitors Week 2013 and received a more than adequate scoring of 81.9. According to Vera Institute, 2013 event saw a record number of participating stations and visitors from across North America, with 63 stations competing and 884 visitors making visits to their local police stations. The feedback received from visitors to Chelsea Police Headquarters was positive, with many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to engage with the officers about policing work . According to Vera Institute, the survey is based on a relatively small group of citizens, assessing the public’s perception of policing performance. This information is an incredibly, valuable tool to law enforcement community. Chief Kyes speaks to the community at Community Meeting. The Community Resource Offices, along with the Chelsea Police Department work in partnership with many businesses and community based partners. Lt. Tyre, Officer Sammy Mojica, and the Community Services Division represent the Police Department at many of these events. The following is a list of some of the events: Literacy Day Back to School Block TND Blossom Park St. Lukes Clothing Drive Safety Day MGH Crosswalk Safety Cyber Bullying Prevention Summer Youth – Water Country Bowl Painting TND Box District Halloween Event Community Martin Luther King Day Event 30th National Night Out A crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) was held this year on Tuesday, August 7th at Commandant's Way. This year's event proved to be the largest celebration of solidarity where the public and the police joined together to show participation in the partnership against crime. The Community Services Division has had a major role in the success of Chelsea's participation in the national program. Claire Contreras Newcomer Advocate at the National Night Out of 2013 Chelsea Police Department 2013 Annual Report 21

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