The officers, assigned to Coeur d’Alene schools most of the year, will spend part of their shifts as ambassadors, talking with business owners and people on the street, Coeur d’Alene police Chief Lee White said.

“These are basically the jacks of all trade. They are going to be our problem-solvers and our relationship builders for the city,” White said. “Toward the evening hours, this group will also assist the patrol folks with the downtown area and the problems that are associated with a few of our bars.”

In past summers the department used reserve officers teamed with full-time officers on downtown bike patrols. White wanted to try another approach – an agile “community action team” that goes where it’s needed. More here. Scott Maben, SR

Seems like a great idea to me. How about you?

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