Milton PD Participates In National Police Week

From The City of Milton PD: National Police Week, an annual celebration dating back to a 1962 proclamation issued by Present John F. Kennedy, draws tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world to Washington, DC for planned events, but it is also a time-honored tradition that is celebrated on the local level all across the country. Milton will celebrate National Police Week from May 14-20.

National Police Week honors those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, but it also provides awareness and education about policing. In honor of National Police Week, the City of Milton Police Department has a number of activities planned during National Police Week.

"We've planned a full week of activities designed to not only honor those officers we've lost in the line of duty in our profession, but those who continue to serve and protect daily," said Milton Police Chief Rich Austin. "This is a great time for our officers to share, educate and connect with the community.

"This event holds a special place in my heart because it includes a community blood drive," said Assistant City Manager Stacey Inglis, a two-time Leukemia survivor. "I'm alive today because of blood donations from numerous people."

The week's scheduled events include:

• May 13, Police Explorer Program Fundraiser (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) The Chipotle on Windward Parkway has generously volunteered to donate 50% of their profits that day to benefit the award-winning Milton Police Explorer program. Chipotle Windward is providing the flyer and customers just need to show the cashier the flyer or advise they are dining to support the "MPD Explorer Program."
• May 15, #BacktheBlue Blood Drive (2 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Help us honor a life lost protecting others by helping save a life. The blood drive will be held at Stonecreek Church (13540 Highway 9, Milton). Last year, the Red Cross received 29 pints of blood during the drive. The city is asking Milton residents to help beat last year's donation total. Donating is easy with scheduled donation appointments. Visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "MPD" in the top right corner.
• May 16, Secure Shredding Event (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Residents who are not sure how to safely destroy those old bank statements or items containing personal information are invited to participate in this free secure shredding opportunity. No appointment is necessary. Purge those old documents and bring them to the Milton Police Department (13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E).
• May 16, Identity Fraud Seminar (6 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Join Milton's Community Officer Andrew Noblett and Detective Stephen Hewitt in Milton's Municipal Court (13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E) for this free one-hour course. Learn more about some common scams and gain tips for how individuals can protect themselves from identity fraud. The seminar will also include a brief Q&A session. Attendees need to pre-register online to attend. Complete details are available on the city's calendar at www.cityofmiltonga.us.
• May 16, Firearms Safety Seminar (7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Sergeant Chris Ward, one of Milton's Firearms Instructors, will teach a one-hour course covering a variety of topics including firearm safety, laws, and alternative weapon usage. This free seminar will be held in Milton's Municipal Court (13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107E). Online pre-registration is required to attend. Complete details are available on the city's calendar at www.cityofmiltonga.us. [Please note: This course is informational only; no weapons will be permitted in the building during this seminar.]
• May 17, Coffee with a Cop (7 a.m. - 9 a.m.) Enjoy coffee with Milton officers at Mugs on Milton (12670 Crabapple Road). Several officers will be available to chat with citizens about any issues, concerns, or questions.

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