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- EIN 27-3564101
- (757) 234-1570
- Po Box 120496 Newport News VA 23612-0496 USA
- www.nnpolicefoundation.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Disaster Aid, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Mission: The purpose of the newport news police foundation is to improve and secure the quality of life, public safety and environment of the citizens of the city, its businesses and institutions, and its visitors recognizing that the newport news police department is a key and critical force in successfully accomplishing those objectives. In furtherance of such purpose, the foundation will raise, manage, invest and distribute financial resources by funding, assisting or undertaking programs and activities designed to support, enhance and strengthen the services, organization, performance, competence, and professionalism of the nnpd, its officers and members.
Programs: Youth leadership camps:the newport news police department held two youth leadership camps in 2016. Youth leadership camps are twice-a-summer opportunities for a cross-section of 13 to 17-year-olds to learn about teamwork and trust, and develop leadership and other lifelong skills. Staffed by newport news police officers, students experience an intense, paramilitary-style program.
awards/graduation/morale/equipment:the foundation provides funds for renting cnu ferguson hall for two awards ceremonies per year and recruit officer graduation cermonies. The foundation also provides funds to enhance police officer morale providing equipment, supplies and funding of other organizations.