Page 14 - Abacoa Community News - January '24

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Jupiter Police Department

January 9 @ JPD Community Room 3:15 To 4:15 p.m.
The Jupiter Police Cops & Teens Talk is scheduled for every second Tuesday of each month at
Department is 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Jupiter Police Department Community Room (196
increasing their patrols Military Trail). This program is designed to reach out to teenagers within
in Downtown Abacoa the Town of Jupiter so they can get to know their local police officers. The
and surrounding area. program opens up discussions about things that impact a teenager’s life like

personal safety, drug and alcohol addiction and mental health.

Jupiter Police officers come out to different neighborhoods to walk and talk. We invite residents of the community to
come out and meet officers and their neighbors. This initiative will enhance communication within the community
while promoting physical fitness. Upcoming Walk-N-Talk:
By request only. Please call Officer Canonico at (561) 741-2412.

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

If you have a career path they have chosen is recognized by the people 2. Organize a Neighborhood
police officer as who they protect and uphold the law for. Watch program.
a friend or family This holiday was triggered by the chain of events in Although the National Crime
member, National 2014, when a police officer was involved in a crossfire Prevention Council oversees the
Law Enforcement shooting in Missouri. The backlash and violence that Neighborhood Watch program,
Appreciation Day followed this event led C.O.P.S. to take the initiative local law enforcement will work
(L.E.A.D.) on Jan. to change this negative portrayal of police officers in with you on setting up and running
9 is the perfect time to show officers we understand how the news in recent years into a positive one. With over one of these programs in your
difficult their job is. So it’s important to show officers 900,000 officers in the United States, the organization neighborhood. Contact your local
how much we understand their difficult work and believes it is essential to support law enforcers during police department to receive some
appreciate their sacrifice and risk. difficult times, and a holiday dedicated to them does just help in organizing a program. www.
History Of National Law Enforcement Day that. The day also raises awareness on the importance nnw.org
For a while the United States’ idea of law enforcement of understanding that the 3. Volunteer or donate to your
was fairly loose. The Wild West was, well, wild. And difficult decisions taken by local Crime Stoppers program.
most states and cities didn’t consider emergency services police officers are in the best Local law enforcement
like firefighters and police officers to be necessary until interest of citizens and the agencies operate their
much later than most would think. In the mid-1800s, most law. Crime Stoppers programs,
law enforcement was carried out in the form of posse National Law Enforcement and they need donations
comitatus, where the sheriff and a posse of volunteers Day Activities and volunteers from the
and deputies (much like the stereotypical Westerns of 1. Show support on social community to run them
the 1960s) would enforce laws rather than a centralized media and by wearing blue. successfully. Some Crime Stoppers organizations even
police force. To promote awareness of support for law enforcement have oversight boards that are made up of community
Once the 20th century rolled around most larger cities, on L.E.A.D., consider showing support on your social members. These boards often are involved in helping to
counties, and states had developed a centralized police media outlets. Perhaps change your profile photo to a determine rewards or in publicizing crimes where rewards
or sheriff’s department. In doing so, most of the country badge or a thin blue line logo. And you can wear blue on are available. Contact your local law enforcement agency
slowly started to see a reduction in the “Wild West” and National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to show to see what kind of work is needed in this area or to attend
a more tame and domesticated America, despite many of support. Not everyone knows a police officer personally, a monthly meeting. www.crimestopperspbc.com.
the newly formed local authorities needing to pick sides so social media is a good place to start making a difference
in a rise of unionizing laborers going on strike. ... #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay.
Whether it’s civil unrest, labor strikes, huge sporting
events, or just helping a cat get down from a tree, law
enforcement officers are a critical part of our lives, woven
into the everyday fabric of living in America. They keep
our neighborhoods safe and help ensure that whatever it
is you need to do, you can do with peace of mind.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was
created by multiple organizations in 2015 to express their
gratitude for officers in the United States. In support of
their services citizens are encouraged to do their part
in thanking the law enforcers on this day. One of the
main organizations to take the lead in this is C.O.P.S. –
Concerns of Police Survivors. According to them, law
enforcement officers need to be shown that the difficult