Community Impact Officer

Our Community Impact Officer is the department’s proactive community outreach, engagement, and crime-prevention officer. The Community Impact Officer is dedicated to strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community through innovative programs, signature events, strategic community policing, and traditional proactive police work.

Police Department Activities

• Ride Along Program
• Trunk or Treat
• First Responders Lunch (Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities)
• Active shooter training for businesses and churches
• Scams and identity fraud presentations
• Cyber Safety Presentations
• Bike Rodeo
• Neighborhood Watch Program
• Blessing of the Wheels

List of Events

Citizen's Police Academy (February 24 - March 31; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Provide hands-on learning, practical insights, and valuable networking opportunities to help academy members excel in the community.

Coldest Night of the Year Walk, Mercy Mission House (February 28, 2026)

The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is a family-friendly winter walk that raises vital funds for local organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and hardship.

Touch-a-Truck (June 2026)

More information to come.

Teen Academy (June 3-5, 2026) - Tentative

An informal local law enforcement workshop to educate local high school-aged students about their local police department, the profession of policing, and enhance the communication between the youth residents of Sidney and the police who serve them.

Safety Town (June 8-12, 2026) - Tentative

Safety Town is a community-based, interactive program that teaches preschool and early elementary kids essential safety skills like traffic, fire, personal safety (safe strangers, animal safety, etc.), and bus safety through hands-on activities in a miniature town setting, preparing them for kindergarten and life.

National Night Out (First Tuesday in August, August 4, 2026)

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Workforce Career Exploration Academy (September 2026 - Dates not posted yet)

More information to come. 

Public Safety Cadet Program (Monthly Meetings)

The Public Safety Cadets program invites participants aged 14 to 20 to gain an in-depth understanding of law enforcement through training sessions and hands-on experiences. This program is designed to empower youth and foster interest in law enforcement careers.

Winter Wonderland Parade (November 20, 2026)

More information to come. 

Turkey Trot (Thanksgiving Day)

More information to come. 

Stuff-the-Bus, Salvation Army (December 2026)

More information to come. 

Shop with a Cop (First / Second Sunday of December)

More information to come. 

Coffee with a Cop (Various dates and locations throughout the year)

Sidney’s Coffee with a Cop brings community members and local law enforcement together in a relaxed, welcoming setting to build relationships and encourage open conversation. Over a cup of coffee, residents can ask questions, share concerns, and get to know the officers who serve our community—no speeches or agendas, just meaningful dialogue and connection. Schedule a Coffee with a Cop at your business today!