The Neighborhood Officer Program (NOP) was created in Fiscal Year 2015-2016 to cultivate high levels of mutual trust, understanding and respect between police and the residents of the neighborhoods they patrol by integrating police personnel into the fabric of our community. Moreover, this program assists in reducing crime and works toward improving the quality of life within historically plighted neighborhoods where it requires the development of problem-solving partnerships and substantive relationships. 

After several years of success, the BBCRA continues to budget monies to fund the NOP as it is essential to support growth and redevelopment of the BBCRA area by developing relationships that transform the confines of ordinary policing. 

Below are some of the accomplishments and activities for the NOP in the years since inception of the program:

• Integrate the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) in the BBCRA area
• Read with a Cop at Poinciana Elementary and Carolyn Sims Center
• Assist Pathways to Prosperity with moving individuals out of poverty and create a path to self-sufficiency
• Facilitate the Boynton beach Police Department's recruitment efforts
• Facilitate the back-to-school/health fair at St. John's Church
• Mentor children at both Galaxy Elementary and Poinciana Elementary schools
• Mentor children in Cub Scout - Pack #243
• Facilitate with stakeholders with back-to-school book bag giveaways
• Distributing food in the community in partnership with the local food bank
• Facilitate Early Child Leadership Collaborative Meetings
• Attend all BBCRA-related events and meetings
• Facilitate Habitat for Humanity Ribbon Cuttings, Home Dedications, etc.
• Attend Healthier Boynton Caregiver meetings
• Attend meetings in the Heart of Boynton on a bi-weekly basis

Coming soon! The NOP will have a new office located in the Heart of Boynton Shops on E. MLK Jr. Boulevard. 

For more information on the Neighborhood Officer Program, contact Cpt. Steven Burdelski  at (561) 742-6115 or BurdelskiS@bbfl.us.