IN THE COMMUNITY 2020 COFFEE WITH A COP Residents and the Miramar Police Department join for coffee and conversation, while supporting local businesses. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in the neighborhood. HOOPS 4 HOPE The annual Hoops-4-Hope 3-on-3 basketball tournament was held at the Youth Enrichment Center, with the support of the community. It was an amazing opportunity to expose over 100 students and adults to educational resources in the community. Five 12th grade students were awarded $1,000 college scholarships towards a college of their choice. Many local colleges attended the college fair and provided resources and information pertaining to their institutions. TOUR DE BROWARD BIKE HELMET GIVEAWAY The department received a grant that allowed bike helmets to be professionally fitted and given out to hundreds of men, women and children throughout the city. With bike safety a real priority, these helmets were distributed free of charge at a variety of community events. SHOP WITH A COP The Miramar Police Department paired 50 deserving elementary school children with officers to shop at Walmart. The officers volunteered their time to bring holiday joy to children from families in need throughout Miramar. OPERATION BLUE SQUAD Over 800 toys were collected for “Operation Blue Squad.” These toys were generously donated by Sunbeam Properties through its annual toy drive, Polar Express. This partnership allowed the Miramar Police Department to bring joy to over 800 children throughout Miramar. Toys were delivered to local, underserved neighborhoods, a school for students with intellectual, behavioral and or emotional disabilities, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. 14
MIRAMAR POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2020
