The Miami Township Police Department, Montgomery County, Ohio, is the September 2022 “Agency of the Month” for their outstanding community policing efforts.
In 2018, the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation formed a new committee named “Community Relations and Engagement” to work with agencies of all sizes and capabilities to highlight the positive work done around Ohio each and every day.
In 2019, the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and Law Enforcement Foundation Community Relations and Engagement Committee began a new program named “Sharing Ohio’s Best” to help bring awareness to the work Ohio agencies do to promote positive policing.
The Community Relations and Engagement Committee compiles submissions from agencies and selects one each month for recognition. Typically, the committee focuses on creativity and how the program impacts the individual community. Recent programs recognized include a teen driving course, programs to help the disabled, and programs focusing on community safety.
The Community Relations and Engagement Committee issued this statement, “We congratulate the Miami Township Police Department as our September 2022 Agency of the Month for the Sharing Ohio’s Best program. Chief Charlie Stiegelmeyer and his staff work year-round to share their talents to better serve their community with a positive community policing strategy. Their creativity is clearly on display with the work they have demonstrated in their submission. Congratulations Miami Township police!”
About the Miami Township Police Department Community Relations Program
The Miami Township Police Department has implemented programs throughout the year:
National Night Out - Miami Township Police Department has participated in National Night Out for over 26 years. This year they participated in six neighborhood parties in a continued unified effort to make Miami Township a wonderful place to live, work and play.
Chief Charlie Stiegelmeyer completely redesigned NNO in 2022 to allow for more community interaction. Chief Stiegelmeyer partnered with the Dayton Mall, Community Blood Center, Skyline Chili, and other organizations to host National Night Out Kickoff Event. This event included a Cruiser Car Show, giveaways, free food, drone & K-9 demonstration, Touch-A-Truck, dunk tank, live band, bloodmobile, and other fun activities.
Autism Awareness Fund Jump - The Autism Awareness Fund Jump in partnership with Get Air was a success. The event raised more than $1,000 for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Cars and Coffee Event - Officers spent time talking shop with car enthusiasts and community members over a cup of joe!
Student Drug and Alcohol Awareness - Visiting Bishop Leibold School, officers spoke to the fifth-grade students about drug and alcohol awareness. Officers answered questions and interacted with the students.
Safe Senior Program – The police department retains a File of Life document detailing information on citizens who provide police/medical personnel in case of an emergency. Officers may periodically check on them or their loved one as time permits. The officers also have access to lock boxes to prevent forced entry in the event they would need to render emergency aid.
Crime Prevention Giveaway - To get citizens thinking about crime prevention, the department partnered with Walmart for a giveaway. The Miami Township Walmart generously donated two Paw Patrol “K9 Units” to give to people focused on keeping the community safe.
Police and Youth Back to School Event - In partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods, the Miami Township Police Department put together a police and youth back to school event at the Dayton Mall. Children from Miamisburg Middle School as well as the Dayton Miracle League attended.
Cruise-In Event - Miami Township police along with the Washington Township Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office worked together to reach members of the community at a Cruise-In.
About Miami Township Police Department
The Miami Township Police Department is the largest township department in Montgomery County. Its authorized strength is based on available funding through two police operating levies.
The department holds the nationally recognized Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Certificate of Compliance that recognizes the department’s commitment to public safety and professional excellence.
Under the supervision of the police chief, their officers protect and serve the community, committed to these core values: Professionalism, Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Dedication, Honor and Service.
About Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police
The Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing professionalism and innovation among police executives to assure the continued success of the law enforcement community. Established in 1928, the association is a fully staffed organization, offering a broad range of professional, educational and informational services.
With a mission to enhance our profession through strong leadership, innovative programs and exemplary services, the association’s goals are to serve its members; to increase the public’s understanding of the role police play in maintaining our quality of community life; and to foster improvements in police education, practice and research.
About The Law Enforcement Foundation
The Law Enforcement Foundation (LEF) is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1985 by members the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP). The mission is to create safer communities through the continuing education of law enforcement executives, education to the children of the community through our trained DARE officers, and to educate law enforcement on specific topics as trends indicate.
The Law Enforcement Foundation (LEF) is the only entity in Ohio certified to train Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officers where officers are prepared to educate children and parents about drug abuse prevention, internet safety, bullying, decision-making skills and personal responsibility.
The Law Enforcement Foundation is also the only entity to provide a three-tiered, executive-level management training for law enforcement, culminating in a masters-level certification in law enforcement management.
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