TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Local businesses and organizations were recognized Monday for their support of the Terre Haute Police Department’s Community Outreach Program.
The program is a way for the police department to reach youth and adults with community events. Business and organization partners that have supported these efforts were honored during Monday’s award ceremony. THPD Public Information Officer Lt. Justin Sears said their support has helped the department expand its outreach program.
“We’ve always had an outreach program, but it wouldn’t be what it is today without the people that were here, and that’s why we decided we needed to recognize them. We gave them the awards and introduced them, and the mayor and the chief presented the awards to them. That’s the least that we could do for what they give to us,” said Sears.
The police department says businesses and organizations that were recognized are Servpro, Riddell National Bank, Pepsi, Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau, Iron Workers Local 22, Valley Professionals, McAlister Rentals, Breakfast Optimist Club, and IUPA Local 133.
Mika Latta with Servpro of Vigo said, “Servpro, not only locally but also corporate-wide, is a big believer in helping out first responders and supporting them in any way we can because they do so much for us, so it was just kind of a natural fit for us.”
The Community Outreach Program includes events such as the THPD Block Party, the 1st Responder Rally, Halloween festivities, and Operation Save Christmas.
