The Provo City Police Department is beginning to operate what they call Community Oriented Policing (COP). The City is divided into three districts and each district has a Lieutenant and two Sergeants assigned to it. The patrol officers are also assigned to a specific district so that they become very familiar with the community in which they serve. In emergencies or when needed, they can assist in other districts but their primary concerns ill always be centered in their own districts. Even the school resource officers will serve under the command of the officers for the district where the school is located.
The Grandview South Neighborhood is in the First District, which on the west side includes everything north of the Provo River, also all that is north of Bulldog Blvd and BYU. The rest of Provo is divided east and west into the other two districts.
One of the goals of this policing practice is to reduce crime by encouraging community members and police officers to work together. Don't be surprised to see them drop in at community events or local businesses.
Next time you see a police officer in your neighborhood, wave and get to know them. They want to know you and the needs of our community.
No comments:
Post a Comment