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The Community Engagement Unit’s primary responsibilities consist of reaching people in a friendly and neutral environment designed to build and enhance positive relationships with law enforcement. The CEU is comprised of a lieutenant, two Community Engagement officers, a Crime Prevention Officer, a Community Relations Coordinator, and a Community Relations Assistant. The mission of this unit is to connect with the community through building positive relationships, and providing public education regarding personal safety and crime prevention. Officers also serve as problem solvers to connect people with social services where needed. Additionally, we foster relationships with at-risk youth through the use of the Plantation Police Department’s Mentorship Program. This program is designed to create meaningful relationships through the use of follow up with the juvenile and their families, field trips, board games, and various other activities.
The CEU also houses “The Fuzz” which is a musical band comprised entirely of Plantation Police Officers. The band plays a variety of music, encompassing multiple genres. They can be seen at city functions and even city parades! The CEU also works with local area non-profits to support outreach programs such as Shop with a Cop, DEA Drug Take Back, Back to School Supplies Drive, Holiday Food Drive and Thanksgiving meals giveaway, and the Christmas Toy Drive.
Contact for Community Engagement Unit or the Plantation Police Outreach Center:
Lieutenant Shayne Highfield at shighfield@psd.plantation.org.