The Community Outreach Unit supports community relations, including outreach to youth in the community, fostering partnerships with community stakeholders, managing social media communication, developing and presenting educational and training initiatives, and project analysis. The Community Outreach Unit acts as a liaison between the Police Department and the community and promotes opportunities to interact in a constructive manner. A critical component of the unit includes promoting and increasing the number of positive interactions between police officers and the community, providing a means for both police officers and members of the community to dispel pre-conceived notions and forge new relationships.