Programs

Youth Outreach and Drug Prevention Program

The Police Department takes a great deal of pride in our various youth outreach efforts. Our Youth Outreach Program exists to:

  • Ensure that children get positive interaction with local law enforcement officers, which will hopefully lead to a more positive societal attitude toward the profession in the next generation.
  • Educate youth about crime and it's consequences
  • Help combat drug use by ensuring that children never become users in the first place.

We strive to embrace a holistic approach toward combating drugs and all other types of crime, realizing that we can't simply arrest our way out of many of the problems facing society.

Some of the various efforts the Department conducts (or participates in) under the umbrella of this program are:

  • The DARE (Drug Abuse Prevention Education Program)
  • City of Great Bend Youth Academy
  • Elementary School Pizza with Police Program
  • Shop with a Cop
  • Various demonstrations throughout the year

Child Safety Seat Check Lanes

Have questions or concerns about whether your child seat is properly installed? We have specially trained officers on staff who can make sure a seat is properly installed and offer instructions to parents on how to do it. The Department often conducts "check lanes", where interested parents can drive through and get their seat check. These lanes are typically offered at special events. If you want to get your seat checked sooner, just give us a call and we can set up an appointment for you. This is a free service.

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers is an independent organization that works to help local law enforcement make the community a safer place. Their flagship program involves providing financial rewards for anyone who provides information that helps solve crimes. Information can be provided anonymously at 792-1300.

Project Clean Sweep

Project Clean Sweep was developed to help alleviate trash, refuse and blight throughout the community. Participants are assigned to complete community service hours through district or municipal court or choose to be a part of Project Clean Sweep as an alternative to paying fines. 

Community Engagement Officer

The Community Engagement Officer serves as a key liaison between the department and the community, with a focus on solving recurring crime and quality-of-life issues through alternative, community-based strategies while also assisting patrol officers in developing solutions to areas with high or repetitive call volumes. They also work to develop community-based problem-solving strategies, deliver community education programs and identify safety concerns. The Community Engagement officer can be often seen interacting with community members and participating in public relation events and community forums.