24 / matters magazine / school 2018 ers know who to call if they have any questions or concerns…rather than calling the [police] desk to rectify the situation.” Adds Weekes-Rivera, “Hav- ing a friendly face and just seeing the same guy helps. [Then people can say] ‘I know a cop. I know who I can go to.’ Unfortunately, [people think] we only show up when things are bad. We want to change that whole thing.” The bureau is also sponsoring many events, including Coffee with a Cop, to reach as many resi- dents – both adults and children – as possible. Palmerezzi laughs when he says, “I’m effectively an event planner.” Then he reels off a string of upcoming activities – everything from movie nights to Junior Po- lice Academy to Teen Pool Night. He and the team make their own flyers, post them Officer Weekes-Rivera face paints a butterfly on one of the children in attendance at a movie night held by the community policing bureau. around town and online and recruit businesses to provide food, music, bouncy houses, magicians, face paint- ing, space and more. Palmerezzi looks to the younger officers to manage the unit’s social media and keep their eyes open for new activities. Rumor has it that a Lip Sync Challenge may be in their future. Besides running events, the officers do a lot of work with children, talking with them in the Hub and the Loft The community service bureau had a great turnout for their movie night at DeHart Park. call to schedule a tour Matters Ad.indd 1 7/24/18 10:09 PM BASS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 491B Valley Street, Maplewood • 973-378-BASS (2277) • www.BassFamilyChiro.com DR. WAYNE BASS Treatment and Rehabilitation for Headaches • Neck Pain • Back Pain Sports/Gym-Related Injuries Disc Problems • Pinched Nerves Auto Injuries • Pregnancy-Related Aches MostInsurancePlansAccepted