In conjunction with the 100 Mile Club, the Corona Police
Department sought to further enhance its collaboration with
the Corona-Norco Unified School District. In doing so, the
department turned to the already successful “Adopt–ASchool” program that maintains police presence at the
elementary and intermediate school levels within the City
of Corona. Having a presence at the schools has helped
with the safety and security of campuses while fostering
relationships with students, faculty and staff. The “Run
with ACOP” program seemed like a good fit as officers
have already formed relationships with these schools who
already participate in the 100 Mile Club which also allows
them to participate in the 100 Mile Club events on campus.
The children love running alongside our officers while
having the opportunity to talk to them as they’re exercising.
These runs not only encourage students to push themselves
physically but in school and in all aspects of their life.
“Run with ACOP” started as a very simple concept;
bring awareness and educate students about the importance
of living a healthy life. Since the beginning it has grown to
much more than that. Through this program our officers
have established long lasting relationships with not only the
kids, but with the community and supporting organizations
as well. The excitement displayed by the students has
encouraged officers to be even more active at all school
events. This program has also been instrumental in bridging
the gap between law enforcement and the community we
serve, In addition to the students becoming more active in
school events, they are now involved in community events
as well. Some students plan to attend community events
like Relay for Life which is hosted
by the American
Cancer Society
and raises money
for Non-Hodgkin’s
Lymphoma research.
As this great
program expands
into the fall, there
are plans to add
sponsored “run”
nights for students
and their families
to come out and
run with our
police officers which allow them to earn their
miles while getting to meet the officers who work their
neighborhoods. ■
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YOU
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