Community Resource Officer

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Known as a “public to police problem solver,” the Community Resource Officer program serves to enhance the relationship between the community and the Police Department. In this position, the officer reviews statistics and community feedback for all areas of Oak Island, to help develop cooperative strategies for addressing current problems or emerging trends.

Responsibilities also include:

Attending community meetings
Promoting crime prevention strategies
Organizing tested programs such as "Coffee with a Cop"
Innovating new partnerships with local businesses, churches, and civic groups
Providing a more informal level of interaction with the public

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

NOTICE: Beach Warning Flag Forecasting Ends as of November 1

PLEASE NOTE: The National Weather Service has ENDED its Beach Warning Flag forecasts for the 2024 season as of Thursday, October 31.

With the exception of isolated extreme weather events, as of Friday, November 1, 2024:

Rescue Tubes will be REMOVED from all Water Safety Stations for the Winter season
Beach Warning Flags will NO LONGER be physically flown from Town Facilities, the Oak Island Pier, Emergency Response Vehicles, or partner agencies & businesses
Beach Warning Lights will be TURNED OFF until forecasting resumes in April 2025
Warning Flag Graphics will NO LONGER be updated on the Beach Information and Beach Safety pages of the Town Website

These services will all RESUME when forecasting for the 2025 season begins on Tuesday, April 1, 2024.

The Town of Oak Island wishes to thank all of the partner agencies, community organizations, local businesses, and concerned residents and property owners who contributed to this year's beach safety efforts by flying Beach Warning Flags and sharing Beach Safety information. This heightened level of community involvement contributed to another successful season.

For more information on Ocean Safety, calls for service, and agency response for the current year, view the 2024 Season Report available on the Ocean Rescue page of the Town Website at OakIslandNC.gov/ORU.

To learn more about Beach Warning Flags, Warning Lights, Water Safety Stations and the many other ways the Town of Oak Island invests in public safety on the beach, visit the Beach Safety page of the Town Website at OakIslandNC.gov/SAFETY.

For questions and media requests related to this or any other release from the Town of Oak Island, contact the Communications Office through the Department Contact Form.

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ABOUT THE OFFICER

Officer M.W. Tweedie joined the Oak Island Police Department in May of this year and has proven himself a valuable asset ever since. With a background involving 6 years of service in the US Air Force, along with work as a firefighter and now police officer, the many places his life has taken him provides a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

PROGRAM HISTORY

In August of 2022, the Community Resource Officer Program was re-launched by the Oak Island Police Department after several years hiatus. Following discussions with the Town Council, Town Administration, and various members of the community, Police Chief Charlie Morris saw an opportunity to not only re-launch the program, be also to update its mission and objectives as well. Since the re-launch, Community Resource Officers have been working hard to listen and build positive relationships within the community, to ensure problems are solved together.

CONTACT THE OFFICER

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Officer M.W. Tweedie, Community Resource Officer

For more information on the Community Resource Officer position, or any of the activities and programs they promote, please contact the Police Department by calling 910-278-5595, or using the Contact Form provided below.

Oak Island, NC