Euclid, OH – July 31, 2024 – A consortium of law enforcement agencies and private businesses are pleased to announce the upcoming Northeast Ohio Police Crime Prevention Mini Conference. This event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lincoln Electric Welding Technology & Training Center, located at 22800 St. Clair Avenue, Euclid.

The mini conference is designed to provide the community with valuable insights and practical knowledge on various aspects of crime prevention. The event will feature a series of Listen & Learn Break Out Sessions, including:

• Internet Theft & Fraud: Learn about the latest techniques and strategies to protect yourself from online theft and fraud from Willoughby Hills Police Department.
• ODOT: Stay Aware, Alert & Alive: Essential tips and advice from the Ohio Department of Transportation on staying safe and alert while driving.
• SCAMO Fraud Awareness Game: An interactive game designed to educate participants on recognizing and preventing fraud will be conducted by the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs Scam Squad.
• Hands-on Martial Arts Demonstration: A practical session demonstrating self- defense techniques will be given by Kang Do Won Martial Arts Institute.
• Community Response Unit Firearm Seizures: Euclid Police Officers will speak on the CRU’s procedures of firearm and narcotics seizures and efforts to maintain community safety.
• Reducing Violent Crime at Liquor Permit Premises: The Ohio Investigative Unit will cover their strategies and best practices for reducing violent crime in locations with liquor permits.
• From Report to Resolution: The Steps to Felony Prosecution: Learn the process of a felony prosecution from the initial police report, appearance in court, bind over, grand jury, pre-trials, and trials. A Cuyahoga County Prosecutor will explain expectations at each stage, what to consider for a plea deal, and victims’ rights.
• Youth Law Enforcement Career Exploration: Willoughby Police Department will provide insights and guidance for young individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

This mini-conference aims to engage and educate the community, offering an opportunity for attendees to interact with law enforcement and business professionals, gain valuable knowledge, and participate in interactive sessions.

Attendees can stop and talk with:

BCI Crime Scene Unit • Cleveland Metroparks • Ohio Investigative Unit • Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office • Ohio State Highway Patrol • Scam Squad • Chagrin Valley Dispatch • ODOT •ACE Hardware • Cleveland Clinic Police • Safe Kids Safe Communities • Willoughby Hills Police • AAA • Euclid Police •Cleveland FBI • Damsel in Defense • Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office • Mentor Police • Cleveland Mounted Police • Sherwin Shooting Sports • South Euclid Police • Richmond Heights Police • Willoughby Hills Police •Kirtland Police • NEORFC • Power Alarm •Home Depot • Mac’s Lock Shop • Kang Do Won Martial Arts Institute • HELP Foundation • Ohio Division of Liquor Control • Cleveland State University Police Department • EDGE/SWAT

“This mini-conference event was inspired by Euclid community members who want to work with police to prevent crime and make our neighborhoods safer,” said Euclid Community Policing Specialist Kate McLaughlin. “I believe most people feel the same, so the event has grown to include surrounding communities and participation by Richmond Heights Police, South Euclid Police, Willowick Police, Willoughby Hills Police, Willoughby Police, Mentor Police, Kirtland Police, as well as several other law enforcement agencies and different business that promote safety and crime prevention”.

The event is free and open to the public and even includes the Cleveland Mounted Police, BCI Crime Lab truck, ODOT plow truck, EDGE/SWAT drone and robot, and a children’s hands-on activity by Home Depot. Lunch can be purchased from Carhops Diner Dogs Food Truck. We encourage all community members to attend and take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn and engage with local law enforcement and business professionals.