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This program gave the Chief and officers the opportunity to know the people in the city and bridge the gap between the citizens and the police. \u00a0Citizens felt more comfortable to report suspicious or criminal activities as a result of this program. \u00a0The public trust was built by citizens being able to put a face with the Chief and the Police Officers.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Volunteering<\/h2>\n<p>Chief Breletic and officers continued the expansion of community policing by helping work festivals, special events, church events, fourth of July events, holiday events.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Service<\/h2>\n<p>Chief Breletic started a Community Service program where citizens, who were unable to pay their fines in city court, were able to convert it into community hours where they would work in the city. \u00a0This program provided an alternative payment for citizens while saving the city thousands of dollars in wages. Types of services included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cutting grass<\/li>\n<li>Planting flowers and plants<\/li>\n<li>Working holidays and special events<\/li>\n<li>Baking cookies for special events<\/li>\n<li>Elementary school projects<\/li>\n<li>General overall maintenance of the city<\/li>\n<li>Picking up trash<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning and painting of city owned buildings, police units, and fire trucks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community Policing Chief Breletic started a new physical fitness program called &#8220;Get Out of the Car&#8221; where the Chief and the officers walk about and introduce themselves passing out business cards to\u00a0business owners, schools, church members, and communities. \u00a0Previously to this program, officers only drove through the city and did not interact with citizens. 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