Officers on foot make and maintain contacts within the business community, and are able to provide directions and assistance to citizens and visitors. Realizing that the police officer is the most visible and sometimes the only government employee many people see, each officer is expected to be a positive, approachable representative of all levels of government. In achieving this, all members are knowledgeable in what each level government s responsibilities are, and is able to refer citizens questions or problems to the appropriate department or agency. In cases which may involve several agencies or departments, officers are encouraged to use their initiative to get involved and coordinate a unified response. Members also participate in activities sponsored by other agencies in the community, such as fingerprinting children during fire prevention week activities at the North East Fire Co., giveing tours of the police station to groups such as the Cub Scouts and Head Start.
Members are able to give talks to youth groups, service clubs and the senior citizens organization.
Some interested members have received and use advanced training in crime prevention, including Operation I.D., conducting home and business security surveys, and organizing neighborhood watch programs.