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The '''Charlottesville Police Foundation''' is an independent nonprofit organization of local citizens who help our police get the tools and training they need to do their best work.  
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==Background==
==Background==
Founded in 2004 by a group of local citizens, the Foundation helps the department by providing advanced training, new technologies and equipment, housing assistance, structured community outreach and other support.
The Charlottesville Police Department is being transformed from a reactive force focused on arresting lawbreakers to one that is creatively connecting with the community to solve specific problems.
 
However, as in most cities, a large portion of the Charlottesville Police Department budget goes to pay for salaries and vehicles. And with high housing costs in the area, very few officers can afford to live in the city they serve.
 
Founded in 2004 by a group of local citizens, the Foundation helps the department address these and other issues by providing advanced training, new technologies and equipment, housing assistance, structured community outreach and other support.


==Programs==
==Programs==


ADVANCED TRAINING
ADVANCED TRAINING
In partnership with the University of Virginia and local attorneys, the Foundation underwrites tactical and legal training to officers on topics relevant to their professional duties. The Foundation has also partnered with the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation to enable officers to receive extensive command college training in preparation for leadership positions.
 
An important part of the Charlottesville Police Foundation’s (CPF) mission is to help the Charlottesville Police Department get the training they need to do their best work.  The CPF board invites legal scholars at the University of Virginia, local practicing attorneys, and law enforcement specialists to offer advanced training to the Department on topics relevant to their professional duties at no cost to the Department. These programs supplement the Department’s training programs with advanced professional skills and aid in the recruitment, retention, and leadership development of the Department’s staff.  


GRANTS PROGRAM
GRANTS PROGRAM
The Foundation helps to secure grants for police equipment, training and technologies that are beyond the reach of the city’s budget. Recent grants have funded crime analysis software, honor guard equipment, translation services, animal control equipment and leadership training.
The Foundation helps to secure grants for police equipment, training and technologies that are beyond the reach of the city’s budget. Recent grants have funded crime analysis software, honor guard equipment, translation services, animal control equipment and leadership training.


HOUSING PROGRAM
HOUSING PROGRAM
Most of the police officers who serve Charlottesville commute to work from neighboring towns and counties. Of 117 officers, only a few own homes in the city. High housing costs are a key obstacle in the department’s ability to recruit and retain great staff and to achieve its goal of being a community-oriented police force. The Foundation helps by working with local banks, real estate agents, property owners and other housing programs to provide customized assistance and education so that our police officers can buy homes and put down roots in the city they serve. The Foundation’s housing program was awarded a Catalyst Grant by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.
 
Most of the police officers who serve Charlottesville commute to work from neighboring towns and counties. Of the approximate 120 officers, only a few own homes in the city. High housing costs are a key obstacle in the department’s ability to recruit and retain great staff and to achieve its goal of being a community-oriented police force. The Foundation helps by working with local banks, real estate agents, property owners and other housing programs to provide customized assistance and education so that our police officers can buy homes and put down roots in the city they serve. The Foundation’s housing program was awarded a Catalyst Grant by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.


AWARDS DINNER
AWARDS DINNER
The Foundation sponsors an annual Awards Banquet, held each year to recognize and honor the extraordinary work of all the men and women of the Charlottesville Police Department. This formal recognition improves departmental morale and helps challenge department members to perform their duties in a manner above and beyond the normal call of duty. It also serves to remind the community of the dedication of department personnel and the importance of the Department to quality of life in the City of Charlottesville.
The Foundation sponsors an annual Awards Banquet, held each year to recognize and honor the extraordinary work of all the men and women of the Charlottesville Police Department. This formal recognition improves departmental morale and helps challenge department members to perform their duties in a manner above and beyond the normal call of duty. It also serves to remind the community of the dedication of department personnel and the importance of the Department to quality of life in the City of Charlottesville.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Foundation’s communications and outreach program supports a vision where the community and police work together to solve problems by providing information on police initiatives and creating varied opportunities for community involvement with police. Community outreach activities include:
an annual Cops 4 Kids fun day in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club
“Friday Nights” program for teens and officers to hang out at the Boys & Girls Club together
a public awareness campaign called “Did You Know?” which highlights facts about the Department
an annual Citizens Police Academy at which a dozen or so citizens get an in-depth education about the Police Department
facilitating meetings on gun violence and gang activity for interested groups


The Foundation’s communications and outreach programs support a vision where the community and police work together to build relationships and solve problems. These programs are designed to create opportunities for community involvement with police and by providing information on police initiatives. In addition to our populare Cops 4 Kids Day, our community outreach activities include:
- “Ice Cream with a Cop” program where officers go to different parks around the city throughout the summer to give away ice cream and build relationships with citizens
- Citizens Police Academy held for 11 weeks in the Fall, during which time a dozen or so citizens get an in-depth education about the Police Department
- Leadership Police Academy - a shortened version of the Citizens Police Academy - which is designed for Charlottesville leaders such as City Council representatives, members of the press, and neighborhood association presidents
- Easter Egg Hunt with the community
- "Trunk or Treat" for Halloween on the downtown mall and in neighborhoods in the City
- "Operation Santa Express" for the holidays, where officers bring toys to children around the City
- Hanging out with teens at the Boys & Girls Club on weekend evenings


==Directors==
==Directors==


*Randy Castleman, President
*Randy Castleman, President
*Shawn Johnson, Secretary
*Dan Goodall, Treasurer  
*Dan Goodall, Treasurer  
*Jonathan Blank
*Larry Brown
*Josh Bowers
*Laurie Casteen
*Mark Cave
*Jim Cox
*Chris Craytor
*Leigh Critzer
*Mary Loose DeViney
*Joe Gieck
*Jeff Gaffney
*Darin Goodwiler
*Rachel Harmon
*Bill Hamilton
*Dreama Johnson
*Antonio Rice  
*Antonio Rice  
*Bobbie Spellman
*Mindy Goodall, Executive Director<ref>{{cite web|title=Directors|url=http://www.cvillepolicefoundation.org/6.html|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Police Foundation|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=July 6, 2012}}</ref>
*Mindy Goodall, Executive Director<ref>{{cite web|title=Directors|url=http://www.cvillepolicefoundation.org/6.html|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Police Foundation|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=July 6, 2012}}</ref>


==References==
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==External Links==
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Latest revision as of 18:11, 11 January 2018

The Charlottesville Police Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization of local citizens who help our police get the tools and training they need to do their best work. [1]


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Background

The Charlottesville Police Department is being transformed from a reactive force focused on arresting lawbreakers to one that is creatively connecting with the community to solve specific problems.

However, as in most cities, a large portion of the Charlottesville Police Department budget goes to pay for salaries and vehicles. And with high housing costs in the area, very few officers can afford to live in the city they serve.

Founded in 2004 by a group of local citizens, the Foundation helps the department address these and other issues by providing advanced training, new technologies and equipment, housing assistance, structured community outreach and other support.

Programs

ADVANCED TRAINING

An important part of the Charlottesville Police Foundation’s (CPF) mission is to help the Charlottesville Police Department get the training they need to do their best work. The CPF board invites legal scholars at the University of Virginia, local practicing attorneys, and law enforcement specialists to offer advanced training to the Department on topics relevant to their professional duties at no cost to the Department. These programs supplement the Department’s training programs with advanced professional skills and aid in the recruitment, retention, and leadership development of the Department’s staff.

GRANTS PROGRAM

The Foundation helps to secure grants for police equipment, training and technologies that are beyond the reach of the city’s budget. Recent grants have funded crime analysis software, honor guard equipment, translation services, animal control equipment and leadership training.

HOUSING PROGRAM

Most of the police officers who serve Charlottesville commute to work from neighboring towns and counties. Of the approximate 120 officers, only a few own homes in the city. High housing costs are a key obstacle in the department’s ability to recruit and retain great staff and to achieve its goal of being a community-oriented police force. The Foundation helps by working with local banks, real estate agents, property owners and other housing programs to provide customized assistance and education so that our police officers can buy homes and put down roots in the city they serve. The Foundation’s housing program was awarded a Catalyst Grant by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.

AWARDS DINNER

The Foundation sponsors an annual Awards Banquet, held each year to recognize and honor the extraordinary work of all the men and women of the Charlottesville Police Department. This formal recognition improves departmental morale and helps challenge department members to perform their duties in a manner above and beyond the normal call of duty. It also serves to remind the community of the dedication of department personnel and the importance of the Department to quality of life in the City of Charlottesville.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Foundation’s communications and outreach programs support a vision where the community and police work together to build relationships and solve problems. These programs are designed to create opportunities for community involvement with police and by providing information on police initiatives. In addition to our populare Cops 4 Kids Day, our community outreach activities include: - “Ice Cream with a Cop” program where officers go to different parks around the city throughout the summer to give away ice cream and build relationships with citizens - Citizens Police Academy held for 11 weeks in the Fall, during which time a dozen or so citizens get an in-depth education about the Police Department - Leadership Police Academy - a shortened version of the Citizens Police Academy - which is designed for Charlottesville leaders such as City Council representatives, members of the press, and neighborhood association presidents - Easter Egg Hunt with the community - "Trunk or Treat" for Halloween on the downtown mall and in neighborhoods in the City - "Operation Santa Express" for the holidays, where officers bring toys to children around the City - Hanging out with teens at the Boys & Girls Club on weekend evenings

Directors

  • Randy Castleman, President
  • Dan Goodall, Treasurer
  • Larry Brown
  • Laurie Casteen
  • Jim Cox
  • Leigh Critzer
  • Joe Gieck
  • Darin Goodwiler
  • Bill Hamilton
  • Antonio Rice
  • Bobbie Spellman
  • Mindy Goodall, Executive Director[2]

References

  1. Web. Charlottesville Police Foundation, Meet Your Nonprofit, Charlottesville Tomorrow, April 27, 2017, retrieved December 31, 2017.
  2. Web. Directors, Charlottesville Police Foundation, retrieved July 6, 2012.

External Links

Official site