Community Outreach
The Greer Police Department's Community Outreach Team is comprised of specialized officers who are responsible for implementing community-oriented policing and problem-solving strategies for the department. These strategies are purpose driven and focused on specific issues that cause concern for area neighborhoods.
Community Policing
Community Policing is a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.
Collaboration
The Community Outreach Team is a section of the Administrative Division and is supervised by Sergeant Ashley Wright. Sergeant Wright takes the lead in scheduling and promoting special events and operations. The Team works closely with members of the community and with other Teams within the department such as:
Crime Analyst
Criminal Investigations
K9
Patrol
Traffic
Vice
Duties
The Community Outreach Team duties consist of addressing community concerns from residents and businesses, working street level criminal and traffic enforcement, targeting prolific offenders, assisting in establishing neighborhood watch programs, attending community meetings and performing a variety of other functions.
Citizens Police Academy
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Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Welcome to the online home of the Greer Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GPCAAA). This organization was founded by graduates of the Greer Police Department's Citizens Academy to provide assistance to the department and to promote the Citizens Academy in the community.
Citizens who have graduated the Citizens Police Academy are offered membership in the Alumni Association, which is registered with the NCPAA (National Citizens Police Academy Alumni). Members are dedicated to serving the community through volunteer efforts. They are present at many City of Greer and Chamber of Commerce events.
GPCAAA members have completed the annual Greer Citizens Police Academy for adults. That intensive 12-week program provides an immersive look into the local department’s divisions and daily work. Alumni association members work to help the department accomplish its mission and objectives.
“The Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is a very significant partner for the Greer Police Department. They’re like a small army that assists us in carrying out many of our community functions and communicate to the public what we do as a department and why we do things a certain way,” Greer Police Chief Matt Hamby said. “We’ve had hundreds of citizens go through the Citizens Police Academy and they are invited to become active in the Alumni Association. We’re very grateful for their work.”
Additional Information
Feel free to visit our Facebook page for current news and events. The Association also welcomes questions and feedback to any officers.
GPCAAA Officers
Jim Molnar, President
Email Jim MolnarJane Conklin, Vice President
Email Jane ConklinAlice Austin, Secretary
Email Alice AustinLaura Mayfield, Treasurer
Email Laura MayfieldGail Crouch, Volunteer Coordinator
Email Gail Crouch
Crime Prevention for Businesses
One of the fundamental functions of government is to protect its citizens. However, despite the best efforts of the criminal justice system, crime in the United States continues to flourish. Citizen involvement is an essential part of the fight against crime in the City of Greer. Law enforcement needs the help of citizens who will watch, report, and testify — actions that are critical in the identification, arrest and prosecution of criminals. Citizens should be trained and encouraged to follow basic economic crime prevention techniques, which can lessen their likelihood of becoming targets of criminal activity.
Often, the fear of crime far outweighs the actual crime problem. Some people become so overwhelmed with this undue fear that their actions and peace of mind become impaired. On the other hand, some citizens are grossly unaware of how easily they can become crime victims. They often fail to take the necessary precautions that could greatly reduce this risk.
Crime Prevention offers a realistic middle ground to this dilemma by providing common sense rules for safe living. When law enforcement and citizens follow this simple approach, they greatly reduce the chances they will be victimized. Adopting the crime prevention practices included in this document can lead to safer living habits.
On these pages, the City of Greer Police Department offers tips to help businesses reduce their risk of falling victims to criminal acts. Please use the links to learn more about securing your business and how Greer PD can assist.