Beachwood police open new mall field office in Beachwood Place - cleveland.com

BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- Beachwood police announced Friday (Nov. 4) the opening of its field office within Beachwood Place mall, 26300 Cedar Road

The office can be found in a visible location, on the mall’s second floor, adjacent to the food court. The BPD encourages shoppers to stop by the office to get a look and introduce themselves to the onsite officers.

The mall field office is part of Chief Kate McLaughlin’s community outreach program which has the stated goal of bringing together BPD officers and the community. In a release, Beachwood police stated that, “Strong relationships that foster mutual trust between our police department and the community is critical to maintaining public safety and confidence.”

In July, it was announced that Beachwood police would receive $559,073 in federal American Rescue Plan Act money, as disbursed by the office of Gov. Mike DeWine, to hire two new officers. This money made it possible for the BPD to station two officers at the mall field office.

In the city release, Mayor Justin Berns said, “We encourage engagement between the community and our police department, and this is a great method to deliver on that objective.”

Said McLaughlin, “We believe a more visible presence at Beachwood Place will go a long way toward enhancing community relations. This space will be utilized as a satellite office and will be in operation during Beachwood Place hours.”

The BPD expressed its gratitude to Beachwood Place for its assistance in bringing about the new field office.

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