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Shop With a Cop
The Fraternal Order of Police conduct a fundraiser every year to support programs such as Shop With a Cop. Donations are used to buy Christmas presents for approximately 20 local children. Each child is accompanied by either a Monmouth Police Officer or a Warren County Sheriff Deputy while choosing their gifts. The children and their families are then treated to a pizza party. Shop With a Cop is another program which serves the community and also provides positive interaction between Officers and the children.
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MPD's Junior Police Program was founded in 2001 by former Chief of Police Gary Morefield. It is a youth program for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students from Monmouth & ICS schools. The purpose of this program is to establish some activities of interest for the youth and at the same time, help create better relations between the youth and MPD Officers. The major event sponsored by this program is the Downhill Race which incorporates soapbox derby type cars. The event is privately funded with no cost to the City of Monmouth or to the participants. |
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In 2001 Officer Bob Myers was conducting a bicycle test for local 2nd grade students. A couple of the students were having difficulty with the test because they didn't have a bike at home to practice on. Officer Myers believed that all kids should have a bike and requested to donate unclaimed bikes to these kids. The local newspaper was informed of the story and published an article. Citizens began donating funds and new and used bikes for this new program. Funds have been used to purchase new bikes and accessories such as training wheels. Officers donate through this program approximately 15 bikes per year. If you know of any child in need of a bike or would like to donate to this program, contact PSO Robbin Sage at MPD at 734-8383.
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In an effort to reduce the number of lost or stolen bicycles, MPD will register any bike free of charge. If you would like to register, bring your bike and its serial number to 500 South Main Street. You will be issued a sticker with a registration number to affix to your bike. If your bike is ever recovered, Officers can use your registration information to return your bike to you immediately.
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MPD offers a limited security service to citizens who are on vacation. If you are gone for at least 5 days, officers will check your home for such things as open doors or broken windows. This service is provided for a maximum of 21 days per year. After 21 days homes will be put on an "extra patrol" list. To sign up for this service, come to MPD at 500 South Main to fill out a request.
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