About
Acting as a set of eyes and ears for the Columbus Division of Police, Community Crime Patrol, Inc. (CCP) has a basic mission of getting the police to situations where they are needed.
CCP is a group of highly-trained citizen patrollers working to increase safety in Columbus neighborhoods. Equipped only with flashlights, two-way radios, and their training, CCP patrollers deter criminals, build neighborhood awareness of crime prevention techniques, assist in the apprehension of suspects, and provide first aid when needed. There are currently 15-20 patrollers in five neighborhoods.
During the past 32 years of operation, the patrollers have:
- reported over 60,000 incidents
- been an integral part of over 900 arrests
- helped in stopping a sexual assault and were awarded the Meritorious Public Service Award by the Columbus Police for their actions
- originated fire/squad runs
- provided first aid on several occasions, and provided CPR once
- successful in finding lost children
- assisted the police with the arrest of numerous wanted felons (one who was wanted on a homicide warrant)
- identified an arsonist
- identified over 100 drunk drivers
- assisted the police in capturing a fleeing suspect who had just assaulted a Columbus Police Officer
- led police to and identified a kidnapping and attempted rape suspect
- assisted in the apprehension of several individuals carrying concealed weapons
- been regularly subpoenaed for court appearances and have also assisted the community with clean-up campaigns and other support-related activities.
CCP is proud to report that nearly 100 former patrollers are now employed as law enforcement officers throughout the state of Ohio, more than 60 of that number are Columbus Division of Police officers.
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