SCPD and local faith-based organizations to participate In 5th Annual National Faith...

SCPD and local faith-based organizations to participate In 5th Annual National Faith & Blue Weekend

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Events aimed at building bridges and breaking down biases through activities and outreach

Members of the Suffolk County Police Department and faith-based groups will come together to offer activities during the fifth annual collaborative initiative National Faith & Blue Weekend (NFBW) from October 6 through October 14.

The idea behind the National Faith & Blue Weekend is to create safer, more inclusive communities by connecting law enforcement officers and the residents they protect and serve. Each of the department’s seven precincts will partner with a religious institution to offer a variety of activities designed to enable law enforcement officers and members of the public to get to know each other, and to build mutual understanding.The events will be held at:

• The Harbor Church, 25 Frowein Road, Center Moriches, on October 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• SCPD Second Precinct, 1071 Park Ave., Huntington, on October 11 from 10 a.m. to noon.
• Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 1 Molloy St., Copiague, on October 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Activities include a food and clothing drive and a parking lot cleanup of properties near the church.
• St. Anne’s Church, 88 2nd Ave., Brentwood, on October 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. Join officers for a discussion.
• Cornerstone Christian Cultural Center, 1563 Montauk Highway, Bellport, on October 13 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join officers for Sunday mass followed by refreshments.

• Church of St. Joseph, 59 Church St., Kings Park, on October 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Axis Church Café, 2884 Route 112, Medford, on October 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join a community block party.

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