Police engaging with the community

On June 25, the inaugural “Ballin’ in the Lou” basketball game was held at St. Louis University High School. St. Louis County Police Officers played basketball against St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officers. This free community event was attended by fans from both St. Louis City and County and provided free food and entertainment to the community.

Other County police community outreach events included:

• Do the Right Thing Ceremony

• Annie Malone May Day Parade

• Special Olympics Torch Run

• Central County Precinct Earth City Barbecue

• JB Blast

• National Night Out

• Pagedale Community Festival

• Sista Strut

• 32nd Annual Christmas Party for Kids

In August, the Community Outreach Unit participated in several National Night Out Events, which gave citizens and Police Officers an opportunity to come together and enhance community participation. The National Night Out Events included the following subdivisions: Norwood Court, Pasadena Hills, and Sappington Acres Estates. ater in the year, the Community Outreach Unit participated in a speaking engagement at Jennings High School and at STL.works, a Skilled Workforce Mentoring Program at Hazelwood West High School.