Newport Hosting Community Policing Workshop For City Parks

NEWPORT, RI — The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will host a public workshop from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Feb. 8, to discuss community policing efforts in the city's public parks.

The workshop will be held in the friends room at the Newport Public Library. It will follow up on a recommendation in a 2022 park safety report that the commission submitted to the Newport City Council following months of research and public meetings.

Town officials said the report covers a range of topics, including park rules and regulations, police engagement, lighting and much more. The workshop will focus on the role of community policing in fostering park safety and enjoyment.

For more information on the 2022 park safety report, visit the city's website.