CMPD Police Community Relations Award Winners – Our Own Officers Kitchens and Jackson

Congratulations to Officers Kitchens and Jackson for being such an important part of our community!

“The relationship between the police department and the community is an essential alliance that helps reduce citizen fears of crime, improve police-community relations, and facilitate more effective responses to community problems.”
- Officer John Kitchens

“A positive working relationship between the community and the police department is imperative in preventing and reducing crime. When you have the elements of education, trust and communication, it creates a sustainable bond between police efforts and community efforts.”
- Officer Beth Jackson

Residents in the South Division actually consider themselves lucky to have Officers Beth Jackson and John Kitchens protecting their neighborhoods. A common theme throughout all nominations for this team was responsiveness. It’s clear that this team sticks to the principle of building a sustainable bond between the police and community, as many Park Crossing neighbors express that these two are familiar faces. Thanks to the tireless efforts and continuous presence of Officers Jackson and Kitchens, residents are very well-informed and proactive when it comes to crime prevention.