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Newark Cops Connect With Community Using The Power Of Art
"I will highlight this artwork in the lobby for everyone to see," a Newark precinct commander said after a "Paint With A Cop" event.
NEWARK, NJ — It’s kind of like putting a beloved piece of artwork on a refrigerator, but on a much bigger scale.
On Wednesday, as part of the Newark Police Department’s ongoing community outreach efforts, officers with the 6th Precinct hosted a “Paint With A Cop” event at St. Mary's Villa on Sanford Avenue.
The officers - Precinct Commander Captain L. Douglas and Community Service Officers S. Okerchiri and C. Corbett – brought the paint and refreshments. Community members brought the entertainment… and artistic vision.
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When it was over, five of the artists presented their paintings to the 6th Precinct as gifts. It was a sign of camaraderie that Douglas appreciated, he said.
“I will highlight this artwork in the precinct lobby for everyone to see,” the captain promised.
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