Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 Revere Police Dept. doubles down on citywide community engagement effort Chief Callahan focuses on programs to connect with residents, build trust and promote diversity and inclusion I n the coming weeks, the Revere Police Department (RPD) will launch a citywide eff ort to further strengthen community policing. The RPD will be doubling down on efforts to foster deeper connections directGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.779 Mid Unleaded $2.879 Super $3.019 Diesel Fuel $2.979 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.569 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A DA ly with residents, build trust, promote inclusion and diversity and develop lasting positive relationships. Police Chief David Callahan will be hosting several informational sessions and initiating new protocols to engage more intentionally with residents. The RPD will enhance police youth engagement and conduct outreach in the community with an emphasis on reaching those from underrepresented areas with possible language barriers by utilizing the diversity and language profi ciency of offi cers who are bilingual. “We understand that to best serve our residents and continue to build trust, we have to work in partnership with them to make sure our neighborhoods are safe,” said Callahan. “We have to create more opportunities for positive interactions that are not solely based on police functions.” Revere Police prioritize relationships with youths and the community as the key to building trust and creating a safe neighborhood. This starts with an emphasis on daily interactions in neighborhoods and schools and includes proactive prevention strategies. The RPD provides positive pathways for youths with its Police Activities League (Revere PAL). The Revere PAL program off ers recreational and interdisciplinary opportunities for Revere Police personnel to engage directly with youths in a structured, fun, positive environment. These activities have proven to be successful in breaking down the barriers that often impede police and youth relationships. The RPD and Revere PAL have recently partnered with Revere on the Move to help Pictured are Revere Police Offi cers and Revere Police Activities League kids working together on building vegetable garden beds for Revere on the Move’s Urban Farming project. (Photo Courtesy of the Revere Police Department) bring Urban Farming to Revere residents to promote healthy living and food sustainability throughout the community. The RPD has also partnered with Revere Recreation, launching two summer programs: the Women in Blue Three-Day Summit for high school aged girls and the Criminal Investigation workshop for children ages 1013. The Women in Blue Summit is a new initiative involving female offi cers and young women and will focus on building strong relationships and conducting open and productive conversations while engaging in awesome fi eld trips. The Criminal Investigation workshop will allow participants to work alongside RPD detectives and understand what it takes to solve crimes, including fostering relationships, which is crucial to overall police work. If you are looking for more information and would like to sign up your child, call Revere Recreation at 781-286-8190. The RPD is planning many Coff ee with a Cop events. Coffees will be hosted in diff erent languages with bilingual RPD officers. You can keep updated on upcoming Coff ee with a Cop sessions through the RPD Facebook page or contact Captain Amy O’Hara at aohara@reverepolice.org. All these opportunities, including Coff ee with a Cop, allow citizens to speak up about issues they have personally experienced in the community, talk directly to police offi cers, ask questions and foster positive relationships. This is an opportunity for police officers to learn from the community and showcase their concern for those whom they serve. Prices subject to change around FLEET
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