June 4, 2022

 

The Paterson Police Department celebrated the graduation of the cadets for the Paterson Junior Police Academy.

This year also marked the five-year anniversary of the “Cop Adopt a Kid” program.

The program gives a mentor to each child by supporting, advising and guiding the kids to help create a better relationship between the departments and the community.

The program helps Paterson and the surrounding towns show that the community and police can work together.

 

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