News Archives - The Cleveland Police Foundation

Personal Reflection

Added on September 30, 2020

While processing a huge stack of donations mailed in for the Skernivitz and Sabo families, I came across an envelope from Staten Island, New York.

A Public Service Announcement

Added on September 29, 2020

There are many local families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially migrant workers. Click here for ways to help many underserved groups.

New Executive Director of the Cleveland Police Foundation

Added on September 28, 2020

Richard L. DeChant Jr. has taken the helm as the second Executive Director of the CPF. Welcome, Rick!

Congratulations, Recipient of Memorial Scholarship of Fallen Officer Fahey

Added on September 28, 2020

Bob James, grandson of retired Cleveland police officer Norm James, was awarded this honor at the Officer David J. Fahey Jr. Memorial Golf Outing.

September 2020 Community Partners of the Month: Gideon and Josiah Trank

Added on September 25, 2020

The Cleveland Police Foundation proudly announces that the recipients of our Community Partner of the Month Award for September 2020 are Gideon and Josiah Trank.

Fox8 News Story on Fundraising Work for Families of Detective James Skernivitz and Patrol Officer Nicholas Sabo

Added on September 11, 2020

Many thanks to Fox 8 News for running this story and video segment about the fundraising campaign to support the families of Detective James Skernivitz and Patrol Officer Nicholas Sabo.

September: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Added on September 9, 2020

As the focus is on connecting those contemplating suicide to treatment services and reaching out to the affected families and friends, we reflect on the life of Cleveland Police Officer Nick Sabo.

Honoring Detective James Skernivitz

Added on September 9, 2020

On September 3rd, the Cleveland Division of Police lost one of its Finest. Rocket Mortgage Field House will be the site of his funeral on September 11th at 10 AM.

Remembering Detective James Skernivitz, EOW Sept. 3, 2020

Added on September 9, 2020

It is with great sadness that we lose one of Cleveland’s finest, Detective James Skernivitz. The Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, September 11 at Rocket Mortgage Field House, 1 Center Court, Cleveland at 10 a.m.

Second District’s 20th Annual Baby Shower Benefit at Providence House Oct. 24, 2020

Added on August 30, 2020

This drop-off event is accepting donations of all types of gifts for children up to 12 years old.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Census 2020

Added on August 28, 2020

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE: The results determine federal funding for public services, the number of US House of Representative seats per state, and more!

Good Bye and Good Luck, Captain Sulzer!

Added on August 28, 2020

With a surprise presentation after the Cleveland Police Foundation board meeting at Owens’ Memorial Park, retiring CPF Liaison Officer Sulzer is honored!

August 2020 Police Officer of the Month

Added on August 26, 2020

The Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to recognize Lieutenant Ed Lentz as the August 2020 Police Officer of the Month.

August 2020 Community Partner of the Month: H.O.P.E. for Blue

Added on August 26, 2020

The Cleveland Police Foundation proudly announces that the recipient of our Community Partner of the Month Award for August 2020 is H.O.P.E. for Blue

Congratulations to Pipeline Students!

Added on August 14, 2020

Overcoming restrictions due to the pandemic, the Public Safety Career Pipeline Summer Program was a success!

Right Place, Right Time!

Added on August 14, 2020

Thanks to the fast-thinking of Cleveland Police Lieutenant Ed Lentz, a fire was brought under control!!

The Cleveland Police Foundation Reaches Out

Added on August 14, 2020

A message of hope and unity graced a full page in the Sunday Plain Dealer on July 26th.

Cleveland Homicide Detectives Join a Scrimmage!

Added on August 14, 2020

A impromptu game between kids and cops!! Community Policing at its best!!

July 2020 Partner Newsletter

Added on July 30, 2020

We invite you to read the July 2020 issue of The Partner, the official newsletter of the Cleveland Police Foundation.

Tool Shed to Maintain Fallen Officer’s Memorial Park

Added on July 27, 2020

Directly across from Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park, this handy shed was placed at 10409 Parkview Avenue, Cleveland.

July 2020 Community Partner of the Month: Dr. Yvonne Pointer

Added on July 22, 2020

The Cleveland Police Foundation proudly announces that the recipient of our Community Partner of the Month Award for July 2020 is Dr. Yvonne Pointer.

July 2020 Police Officers of the Month

Added on July 21, 2020

The Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to recognize Patrol Officers Ryan Lewis, Roger Jones and Malcom Sutton as the July 2020 Police Officers of the Month.

The Way Forward: Leader Lunch Break with Grant Dinner and Angela Thi Bennett

Added on July 10, 2020

Thank you to the Cleveland Leadership Center (http://www.cleveleads.org/) for inviting Grant Dinner and Angela Thi Bennett of the Cleveland Police Foundation to speak in its “lunch break” forum July 7. This forum’s topic was “Affecting Systemic Change.”

A Tribute to Community Policing’s Finest!

Added on July 10, 2020

Citizens and police officers joined together as Captain Keith Sulzer worked his last day with the Cleveland Division of Police.

A Tribute to Captain Keith Sulzer

Added on July 1, 2020

West Park Y gets the best of the Captain with a surprise retirement party!

Joining Together to Beautify Wade Park School

Added on July 1, 2020

Cleveland Police, along with the school staff and students worked side-by-side to plant flowers on June 24th!

June 2020 Partner Newsletter

Added on June 26, 2020

We invite you to read the June 2020 issue of The Partner, the official newsletter of the Cleveland Police Foundation.

Cleveland19 News Interviews Richard DeChant of Cleveland Police Foundation

Added on June 25, 2020

Thank you to 19 News for this segment featuring some of the initiatives of the Cleveland Police and Cleveland Police Foundation.

June 2020 Community Partners of the Month: The Greater Cleveland Chorus

Added on June 25, 2020

The Cleveland Police Foundation proudly announces that the recipient of our Community Partner of the Month Award for June 2020 is The Greater Cleveland Chorus!

A Beautiful Symbol at Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

Added on June 19, 2020

Cement Masons Local 404 put in a sidewalk apron with a Compass Rose stamped into the concrete at the park established by the Cleveland Police Foundation!

A Lunch for Thanks and Support

Added on June 15, 2020

A bright, sunny day reinforced the positive vibes surrounding the Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon at Tenable Protective Services!

Reaching Out in Acknowledgment

Added on June 13, 2020

A local family brought food and goodies to Cleveland Police officers and Mounted Unit horses in a gesture of positive support.

June 2020 Police Officer of the Month

Added on June 12, 2020

The Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to recognize Detective Todd Clemens with Wife Robin & Daughter Morgan as our special June 2020 Police Officer of the Month.

Helping to Heal

Added on June 1, 2020

Wade Park School students and staff worked to clean up downtown in the City of Cleveland on Sunday May 31st.

May 2020 Partner Newsletter

Added on May 29, 2020

We invite you to read the May 2020 issue of The Partner, the official newsletter of the Cleveland Police Foundation.

May 2020 Community Partner of the Month: Bureau of Communications

Added on May 26, 2020

It is because of their dedication and devotion to the community and the first responders they serve that the Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to name the Bureau of Communications as its Community Partner of the Month for May 2020.

Personal Reflection

A Public Service Announcement

New Executive Director of the Cleveland Police Foundation

Congratulations, Recipient of Memorial Scholarship of Fallen Officer Fahey

September 2020 Community Partners of the Month: Gideon and Josiah Trank

Fox8 News Story on Fundraising Work for Families of Detective James Skernivitz and Patrol Officer Nicholas Sabo

September: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Honoring Detective James Skernivitz

Remembering Detective James Skernivitz, EOW Sept. 3, 2020

Second District’s 20th Annual Baby Shower Benefit at Providence House Oct. 24, 2020

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Census 2020

Good Bye and Good Luck, Captain Sulzer!

August 2020 Police Officer of the Month

August 2020 Community Partner of the Month: H.O.P.E. for Blue

Congratulations to Pipeline Students!

Right Place, Right Time!

The Cleveland Police Foundation Reaches Out

Cleveland Homicide Detectives Join a Scrimmage!

July 2020 Partner Newsletter

Tool Shed to Maintain Fallen Officer’s Memorial Park

July 2020 Community Partner of the Month: Dr. Yvonne Pointer

July 2020 Police Officers of the Month

The Way Forward: Leader Lunch Break with Grant Dinner and Angela Thi Bennett

A Tribute to Community Policing’s Finest!

A Tribute to Captain Keith Sulzer

Joining Together to Beautify Wade Park School

June 2020 Partner Newsletter

Cleveland19 News Interviews Richard DeChant of Cleveland Police Foundation

June 2020 Community Partners of the Month: The Greater Cleveland Chorus

A Beautiful Symbol at Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

A Lunch for Thanks and Support

Reaching Out in Acknowledgment

June 2020 Police Officer of the Month

Helping to Heal

May 2020 Partner Newsletter

May 2020 Community Partner of the Month: Bureau of Communications

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