RPD Annual Report

COPS ON THE BLOCK

There were fourteen (14) COPS on the Block events in the following neighborhoods: South Park, Hunter Mills, and Idlewild.

This initiative brings police officers into the community for the sole purpose of engaging in dialogue and collaborative problem-solving with residents. These conversations are the first step in trust building and bringing about transformative change in our neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by crime and quality of life violations.

National Night Out is a national community building campaign that promotes community engagement and builds trust with the police. The Raleigh Police Department believes collaboration and dialogue with our neighbors is integral for a safer community . National Night Out is an effort to build and strengthen the relationships between the community and police departments across the country. National Night Out

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