Community Outreach Programs in the City of PearlandPearland Police Department Community Outreach Officer J. White was able to spend some time with Pack 414 a few days ago giving a presentation on Teamwork and Service to the Community. If you would like for a community outreach officer to speak to your group, please email [email protected].The Community Outreach Unit is under the supervision of Sergeant Summer Neal. Sergeant Neal has been with the Pearland Police Department since 2005. The division currently has three full-time Community Outreach Officers.Officer Chad Rogers has been with the Pearland Police Department since 2005. Officer Rogers is in charge of the department's Citizens Police Academy and acts as the principal liaison with the Pearland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Officer James White has been with the Pearland Police Department since 2008. Officer White has responsibilities with various outreach programs including the Teen CPA, recruiting, and acts as a liaison with KTSU radio 90.9FM The Choice for both recruiting and outreach events. Additionally, Officer White is in charge of the department's Faith Based Outreach program - IMPACT.Officer Ryden Cohen has been with the Pearland Police Department since 2008. Officer Cohen is in charge of the department’s Explorer Program and the Senior Outreach program, and serves as the liaison with Apartment Managers and Civic Organizations. All three Community Outreach Officers are available for presentations to the public on a host of Crime Reduction Topics. By building a strong partnership with the citizens of Pearland, as well as with civic organizations, community leaders, school officials, students, and local businesses, the Community Outreach Division meets the law enforcement needs of the community. Community Policing is more than just a term to our department, it is a philosophy.Community Outreach Programs:*Citizens Police Academy *Teen Citizen Police Academy *Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association*National Night Out *Police Chaplains*Project Childsafe*Safe Return Program*NOTE: The Community Outreach Division does NOT serve as a coordinator of Community Service assigned as a result of a criminal court case. Contact the court that adjudicated sentencing to locate court-approved Community Service activities.www.pearlandtx.gov/d epartments/police/di visions/administrati ve-services-div