NPD CONTINUING TO BUILD ON SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS
this can be seen in our School Resource Officer program, the NobleAct program, our community outreach efforts, retirement re-engagement program, Business Watch program, and continued leadership training,” Mann says. “With 2020 restricting most in-person contact, these programs will be impactful for 2021, and the future of the police department.” Mann is pleased the School Resource Officer program continues to thrive in schools.
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Noblesville Police Chief John Mann is looking forward to continuing the implementation of positive, effective programs in Noblesville.
“The direct positive interaction between the students and our officers is invaluable,” Mann says. “What makes our program unique is the support given to us by the school administration. The school administration allows us to teach lessons through ‘Project Truth.’ The program allows officers and students to interact in a safe environment to talk about, and learn how to react to, tough situations that students face on a daily basis.”
“The Noblesville Police Department [NPD] Mann says the police department’s continues to positively influence our NobleAct program was started under community, and our efforts demonstrating 12 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / MAY 2021 / TownePost.com
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, and has impacted response to mental health issues. “COVID-19 has impacted us all, whether the virus and our isolation has created additional mental health issues, or has just brought to the surface existing mental health issues that have been pushed aside,” Mann says. “NobleAct placed mental health in the forefront of first responders and the community. This joint effort between the fire department and our police department is on a full-time basis to address the needs of the community.” Mann adds that the Noblesville Police Department has also begun to reinvest in their retirees. “These officers served the department and community for several years before they retired,” Mann says. “Their knowledge of the community, and just the human experience, should not be ignored. Most of these officers, once retired, never heard from the department again. These officers should not be forgotten. It is our turn to give back. In 2021, we are partnering with
