Meet RWC Police and Fire Officials at Town Hall Gathering Wednesday

To expand the benefits of the collaboration between Redwood City's police and fire departments, a joint Town Hall-style community meetings with a theme of "residents and public safety working in partnership to improve our neighborhoods," will be held this Wednesday in Redwood Shores.  

In 2013, the Redwood City Police and Fire Departments collaborated to increase prevention of violence and enhancement of safety at neighborhood schools. The comprehensive plan included synchronizing response procedures between the two departments in addition to training school staff regarding protocols for sheltering in place or responding to violent intruders on campus. The positive response to the initiative from those involved was overwhelming. 

The meeting will be facilitated by members of the police and fire departments. Residents will hear formal presentations about programs and services offered by each department and participate in a facilitated discussion to voice their concerns about public safety issues in their community.