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BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS
The Buffalo Grove Police Department continuously seeks to partner with the community in an effort to serve more effectively. These relationships have an enormously positive impact on the community. Members of the department participate in numerous engagement events throughout the year which are organized by the Community Relations Unit.
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Highlights from this year include:
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Officers greet commuters at Commerce Train Station with free coffee and giveaways.
Public Safety Breakfasts
Police and fire department members present on sharing information to the senior population.
Civic Events
BGHS Civics Forum, National Night Out, BG Days, Volunteer Receptions, Senior Expo & others.
Shopping with Heroes
Members from the police and fire departments come together to shop with children of families experiencing hardships with generous donations from various resources.
Farmers’ Markets
Officers attend the Farmers’ Markets and mingle with community members and distribute give- aways at the police tent.
Coffee with a Cop
An event for community members to have conver- sations, ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know officers who serve the community.
Safety Presentations
Custom safety presentations for various groups
Pride Parade & Uniquely Us Event