PUBLIC SAFETY

AED installation in parks for enhanced safety

The safety, health, and wellness of our community remains a priority in Coral Springs. Ensuring public access to vital life safety equipment in our parks has been an ongoing initiative that the city has looked to identify potential grant opportunities to complete. Through use of the ARPA funds, the city installed AED kiosks at select city parks and city facilities. Every AED kiosk also includes a Stop the Bleed kit as well as instructions for how to administer aid until help arrives.

Locations:

• City Hall

9500 W. Sample Road

• Betti Stradling Park

10301 Wiles Road

• Cypress Hammock Park

1300 Coral Springs Drive

• Cypress Park

1301 Coral Springs Drive

• Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park

2915 Sportsplex Drive

• Kiwanis Park

520 Ramblewood Drive

• Mullins Park

10000 NW 29th Street

• North Community Park

5601 Coral Springs Drive

• Riverside Park

205 Coral Ridge Drive

• Sportsplex Park

2800 Sportsplex Drive

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Programming

SHRED-A-THON • SEPT. 16

9-11 a.m. • Sportsplex Park

2575 Sportsplex Drive

The Coral Springs Police Department will host a free Shred-A-Thon event for city residents. Limited to three file size cardboard boxes or reusable bins per vehicle.

Car Seat Installation

SEPT. 30

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • City Hall Garage

9500 West Sample Road

Your child’s safety is our top priority! Our certified car seat installers will be on-site, ready to ensure your car seat(s) are installed correctly and securely. We will answer questions related to child seat safety. Be sure to bring your car seat(s) and keep the installation area clear.

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK • OCT. 7

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Coral Square Mall

9469 West Atlantic Boulevard

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department invites you to the Fire Prevention Week Kick-Off at the Coral Square Mall (near the food court entrance, north side). Attendees will experience informative demonstrations to prevent fire and promote safety. This year’s theme is “Cooking Safety Starts with You: Pay Attention to Fire Prevention.”

Become a SafeKeeper Summer Youth Camp Program 2023

Looking to make a positive impact on our youth? Our SafeKeepers program is seeking new members. SafeKeepers are volunteers stationed at local schools who aim to create a positive environment for students as they arrive at and leave school every day.

Duties include:

• Provide positive encouragement, meaningful conversation, and motivation to students, parents, and staff as they arrive at and leave school every day.

• Monitor student activity and report suspicious behavior or potentially dangerous situations to security.

• Familiarize yourself with school policies and rules.

• Verbally address students, when needed, who are in violation of school policies and school rules.

Calling 911 vs. non-emergency phone number

We understand that emergencies demand immediate attention and that your safety is of utmost importance. That’s why we remind residents to dial 954-344-1800 for nonemergency situations, freeing up 911 lines for residents who have urgent need. Scan this QR code to automatically save our non-emergency number to your phone contacts for future use!

Traffic Unit Receives Recognition

The Coral Springs Police Department held its six-week summer camp for underserved youth in our community this June and July. This year’s campers enjoyed activities such as indoor and outdoor play, R.A.D. for Kids selfdefense training, dental screenings, vision screenings, and even a firstever visit from the Miami Dolphins who hosted a one-day football clinic. Run entirely by the men and women of the police department, the camp is free for participants and helps to promote relationship building, physical activity, a sense of community, and volunteerism among our youth.

Our Police Traffic Unit recently received first-place honors in the State of Florida Law Enforcement Challenge. In addition, they won the Champions Division, which compared their efforts against previous first-place winners. This is a state-wide program that evaluates crash data, enforcement efforts, and education programs for traffic safety. Their commitment to traffic safety made this accomplishment possible.