The first department they chose was the police department. With their assistance, Chief Richard Mayor and the officers completed several programs already underway. Additionally, several new ideas and programs were generated. Many improvements have been made possible by grants and the help of the city in allocation of funds to supplement the grant to hire extra officers. All of this would not have been possible without the cooperation of all parties involved.
Training is also an important part of the police department's agenda.
Several officers each year are sent off-sight to receive training in different areas. The department also has several house instructors that train in such areas as firearms, first aid and CPR, traffic stops, self defense, bike patrol techniques, OC spray, and crowd control.