This group has demonstrated invaluable in increasing positive relations between the youth and the community including the police. Stickers are placed on both rear windows of the car to simultaneously identify the vehicles to police and warn thieves that that if the vehicle is driven between these hours it will be stopped. Coordinated by the Community Policing Unit, this program is aimed at reducing the incidence of auto theft in the Command. Every month the community affairs officers and training sergeant schedule two or three speakers from the neighborhood to come and address the police officers during unit training. This opportunity for the public to interface with police serving their community fosters a better mutual understanding and working relationship between the community and the police.
Communication can help solve problems.
The 113th Precinct Law Enforcement Explorers has grown to 25 members since it s inception in October 1995. The program enables the young people of the community to interact with the police and learn the complexities of being a New York City Police Officer. The Foster-Laurie PAL Center is located within the confines of the 113th Precinct. This center serves most of Southeastern Queens providing a host of activities for the children. These activities range from arts and crafts to sporting events.