CPRF Summer Newsletter 2023 - Flipbook - Page 12
Tilden Community Center in The Bronx Celebrates Chief Jeffrey Maddrey
The Tilden Community Center hosted a community event to thank NYPD PSA 2 for
their ongoing support. There were over 200 residents, and plenty of food, dancing,
and laughter between the patrol officers and residents. Police officers patrol
streets, provide traffic assistance, respond to emergencies and calls for help, and
maintain peace and security. If a crime occurs, they investigate, interview people,
and apprehend suspects. The event consisted of community leaders, residents,
and local organizations.
The NYPD and The CPR Foundation presented Chief Maddrey with a plaque for his
commitment to the Brownsville community, which includes managing resources
and establishing departmental goals and objectives while delivering efficient and
effective public safety services to the community.
Father and Son Basketball Game in Brooklyn
On June 24, NYPD PSA 2 hosted a father-son basketball game that included
CPR Foundation game t-shirts, drinks, food, and a few hours of basketball.
While the community played ball, NYPD officers grilled hamburgers and
hotdogs and distributed lunch and drinks. The 40 players that participated
stated that they had a great time with the local police officers. As NYPD
Captain Shawn Claxton stated, “there is a huge disparity between the
community and police departments, so we are constantly trying to bridge the
gap. Thanks to the CPR Foundation, we were able to host this fun game with
the neighborhood youth, which turned out to be a phenomenal success”.
Queensbridge Family Day in Long Island City
On June 24, the Foundation sponsored the Queensbridge Resident’s Association
Family Day in partnership with the NYPD Community Affairs Section PSA 9. The
event included free food, games, activities, music and our very own, Mr. Softee
truck. We distributed ice cream to over 100 children. It was certainly a great event
where community and police officers interacted while enjoying the outdoor
activities.
“When officers and the community work together, it helps build trust within the
community. When the community sees officers planning these events, they feel like
a part of the department. It is no longer a us vs. them type of relationship. Planning
the event together becomes a how can we do this together? We plan and
collaborate on how to make an event fun and safe for all. It also helps the
community to see officers as people who make sound inclusive decisions, which
makes the community more accepting of the department’s recommendations,”
stated Officer Latoya McLeod, NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, PSA 9.
