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D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
The Division of Police deploys three Youth Resource Officers to provide
DARE instruction at the elementary and middle schools. This year, officers
Albrecht and Rasch will work in the elementary schools and middle schools and Officer Ackin is the youth resource officer at Lakewood High
School. Each officer is assigned patrol duties around
designated school buildings at the start of the school day and at dismissal. |
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NEIGHBORHOOD POLICING
Our Neighborhood Patrol Officer (NPO) program involves officers performing
a number of assignments. Neighborhood Police Officers Fritsch in Ward 4, Fischer in Ward 3, Ortriz in Ward 2 and Busi in Ward 1 are
the stereotypical representation of community oriented policing. They
interact daily with the residents and business owners in their assigned
areas seeking to identify situations that impact the quality of life.
Together with the people in the area they identify the resources available
to maintain and improve the neighborhood. Often the role the officers
play is not what would traditionally be thought of as “police work”,
but addressing situations that are of concern to the people who live or
work in a neighborhood, regardless of the nature, is the most effective
means of providing safety. |
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CITIZEN'S
POLICE ACADEMY
This program is presented to residents of Lakewood who are interested
in learning more about the Division of Police. Originally scheduled for
eight sessions provided on consecutive Saturday mornings, the most recent
Academy class covered nine weeks due to the addition of a class on Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation. Classes have been moved to Wednesday evenings. Registration
is through the Lakewood Board of Education’s Adult Education Program.
The academy is offered every other year.
During the sessions, students are presented with information from a number
of speakers to familiarize them with a variety of policing issues in Lakewood.
In addition to speakers from the Division, the Department of Law and Judge
Carroll also address the class. At the end of each session the graduates
are permitted to schedule a ride-along with a patrol officer for one evening. |
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LAKEWOOD AUXILIARY POLICE
The Lakewood Auxiliary Police Unit is a vital part of both the Police
Department and the community, assisting with important duties such as
traffic direction and crowd control at organized events. They provide
support at events including Earth Day, band concerts, Fourth of July Parade
and Fireworks, Lakewood Arts Festival. Lakewood High School Football games,
Lakewood Community Festival and several annual marathons and runs through
the City. Auxiliary Police Officers also have the opportunity to ride
on patrol with Lakewood Police Officers. In 2008, the Lakewood Auxiliary
Police performed over 3,218 service hours for the community. The Auxiliary
Police increase the safety of community events and provide the necessary
community support.
Applicants for the Lakewood Auxiliary must be at least 18 years of age and must pass a background investigation.
Individuals who live or work outside of Lakewood are also welcome to apply.
Upon completion of training, auxiliary officers are protected under the
Ohio Worker's Compensation and are provided with uniforms and equipment.
Applications are available at the Lakewood Police Station, 12650 Detroit
Avenue. For more information, contact Lieutenant Brian Joyce at (216)
529-6781. |
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