Dudley Police Department
Press Release
October 26th, 2018
On Friday, October 26th, the Dudley Police Department participated in yet another “High Five Friday.” Officers were at Dudley Middle School to offer “High Fives” to students on their way into school. The goal of this program is to:
• To Promote Positive interaction with school children and Police Officers
• Add to the sense of security for faculty, students and parents
• Build trust
• Reduce fear
• Foster positive relationships
• View Police Officers as guardians and part of the community
• Allow Officers to gain a greater sense of friendship with faculty, students and parents
This program enhances many of the positive collaborations with the local schools and the Dudley Police Department. School Resource Officer Phil Megas worked with the school district to set up the event, with the plan being to continue these “High Five Fridays” throughout the school year. The Dudley Police wish to thank Principal Christopher Starczewski, as well as his staff, for working with us on the program. We also wish to thank Superintendent Nash and all the principals from each of the Dudley Schools for their assistance promoting various initiatives throughout the years.
Pictured: Chief Steven Wojnar, along with Officer Phil Megas, Officer Marek Karlowicz, and Officer Jim Annese high five several students as they being the school day (Pictures by Steve Chlapowksi).
Press Release
October 26th, 2018
On Friday, October 26th, the Dudley Police Department participated in yet another “High Five Friday.” Officers were at Dudley Middle School to offer “High Fives” to students on their way into school. The goal of this program is to:
• To Promote Positive interaction with school children and Police Officers
• Add to the sense of security for faculty, students and parents
• Build trust
• Reduce fear
• Foster positive relationships
• View Police Officers as guardians and part of the community
• Allow Officers to gain a greater sense of friendship with faculty, students and parents
This program enhances many of the positive collaborations with the local schools and the Dudley Police Department. School Resource Officer Phil Megas worked with the school district to set up the event, with the plan being to continue these “High Five Fridays” throughout the school year. The Dudley Police wish to thank Principal Christopher Starczewski, as well as his staff, for working with us on the program. We also wish to thank Superintendent Nash and all the principals from each of the Dudley Schools for their assistance promoting various initiatives throughout the years.
Pictured: Chief Steven Wojnar, along with Officer Phil Megas, Officer Marek Karlowicz, and Officer Jim Annese high five several students as they being the school day (Pictures by Steve Chlapowksi).