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Westland - The Westland Police Department has developed a new community policing initiative called the Westland Police Neighborhood Safety Program.

"Our Police Department recognizes that every neighborhood has different concerns and public safety needs," Mayor William R. Wild. "The goal of this program is to meet directly with the residents of specific neighborhoods to discuss their concerns."

Working in partnership with neighborhood residents, the Westland Police Department will identify and resolve specific quality of life problems or concerns. In addition, this is a great opportunity for neighbors to meet each other while also meeting their City's police officers.

"Neighbors working in partnership with each other - Neighbors working in partnership with officers, is how we strengthen the community," commented Police Chief, Jeff Jedrusik.

With the cooperation of Westland residents, the Westland Police Department will be able to identify:

Neighborhood Traffic Concerns

Neighbor Disputes

Vandalism

Potential Drugs

Thefts

Safety Concerns

Police will provide - Neighborhood Specific Crime Stats and Safety Tips

The first Neighborhood safety meeting will take place in Rotary Park with a specific focus on the businesses and homes between Marquette/Cherry Hill and Wayne/Radcliff. Mayor Wild, Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik and Westland's Community Police Team will be in attendance.

Rotary Park – 601 Hanlon, Westland on Saturday June 5th at 10:00am.

There will be regular meetings scheduled throughout the year in order to specifically focus on our Westland neighborhoods individually. Further information will available on: http://www.cityofwestland.com

and https://www.facebook.com/Westland-Police-Community-Partnership-548583351829011