Notre Dame College police joined the South Euclid law enforcement officers in celebrating the first National Night Out community-building event in the city the campus calls home.
College police were represented by Lieutenant C.J. Schmidt, Officer Kyle Smith and Detective Mark Romar during the forum promoting police-resident partnerships at Bexley Park in South Euclid. Romar displayed his personal racing kart, which he christened “Lawman,” to connect with residents of all ages.
“As our campus continues to grow, our agency is committed to a proactive approach to enforcement, including community engagement initiatives, relationship building, networking and collaborating both internally and with our external partners in law enforcement,” said new Notre Dame Police Chief Joe Grecol.
In addition to the open-house format, South Euclid’s National Night Out included a community bike ride that stopped at the local Dairy King. Notre Dame police complete bicycle patrol training and certification and patrol on bikes throughout campus to be proactive in addressing crime related issues thru prevention and education.
Notre Dame encompasses nearly 50 acres, adjacent to South Euclid neighborhoods along Campus Road, Division Road and Golfway Road. The campus is open for residents to walk and bring pets on leashes, and many College events are free and open to the public.
Students at the College also often perform service activities in the South Euclid community, including assisting elderly residents with yardwork and cleaning the area grounds of litter.
National Night Out was instituted in 1984 as a community-building campaign that began with neighbors showing their support by merely turning on a porch light on the first Tuesday in August. In recent years, the campaign has grown to include festive events at community parks to which residents are invited to meet police, see safety force demonstrations and enjoy music, food and children’s games.
In addition to displays from area law enforcement, the South Euclid event this year also included free hot dogs, K-9 demonstrations, a display of safety force vehicles and a display of classic police cars by the Cleveland Police Museum.
August 2019
About Notre Dame College
For almost a century, Notre Dame College has educated a diverse population in the liberal arts for personal, professional and global responsibility. Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1922, the College has grown strategically to keep pace with the rapidly changing needs of students and the dramatic changes in higher education. But it has never lost sight of its emphasis on teaching students not only how to make a good living but also how to live a good life.
Today, the College offers bachelor’s degrees in 30 disciplines plus a variety of master’s degrees, certification programs and continuing and professional development programs for adult learners on campus and online. Notre Dame College offers NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs for men and women and is located in a picturesque residential neighborhood just 25 minutes from the heart of Cleveland. Hallmarks of the Notre Dame experience include stimulating academics, personalized attention of dedicated faculty and staff, and small class sizes.
Notre Dame College is located at 4545 College Road in South Euclid. For further information contact Brian Johnston, chief communications officer, at 216.373.5252 or bjohnston@ndc.edu.