Members of the Suffolk County Police Department and faith-based groups will come together to offer activities during the fifth annual collaborative initiative National Faith & Blue Weekend (NFBW) from October 6 through October 14.
The idea behind the National Faith & Blue Weekend is to create safer, more inclusive communities by connecting law enforcement officers and the residents they protect and serve. Each of the department’s seven precincts will partner with a religious institution to offer a variety of activities designed to enable law enforcement officers and members of the public to get to know each other, and to build mutual understanding.
The events will be held at:
• The Harbor Church, 25 Frowein Road, Center Moriches, on October 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• SCPD Second Precinct, 1071 Park Ave., Huntington, on October 11 from 10 a.m. to noon.
• Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 1 Molloy St., Copiague, on October 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Activities include a food and clothing drive and a parking lot cleanup of properties near the church.
• St. Anne’s Church, 88 2nd Ave., Brentwood, on October 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. Officers will take part in a discussion with faith leaders and attendees.
• Cornerstone Christian Cultural Center, 1563 Montauk Highway, Bellport, on October 13 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served after Mass.
• Church of St. Joseph, 59 Church St., Kings Park, on October 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Axis Church Café, 2884 Route 112, Medford, on October 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join a community block party.