The Clermont Police Department (CPD) held its bi-monthly Coffee with a Cop, a community relations event, on Wednesday, May 20 at SevenMade, 685 Seventh Street, Clermont. Coffee with a Cop is a program designed to enhance community member relationship with law enforcement officers and the citizens of the communities that they serve. Businesses throughout the area often host the Coffee with a Cop program to exhibit not only support of the community but also support of the local first responders in the community. It also provides a neutral location for real conversations about issues that matter.

 Sgt. Erin Razo, the department’s Community Relations Supervisor, announced that the department’s annual summer youth-related activities are planned and set to go beginning in June. The CPD has had a long tradition of summer programs that enhance interaction with youth and young adults.  

June 4 –  A teen summit from 5 pm – 8 pm at the Clermont Police Department, 3600 South Highway 27. The summit will include topics covering the hazards of vaping, drug education and K-9 demonstrations. Guests will also see other real-life police demonstrations up-close. Music, refreshments, giveaways and the opportunity to have real conversations with the police officers will provide an opportunity for teens to “get stuff off of their chest.” Register for the free event by clicking https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clermont-police-department-teen-summit-2026-tickets-1986824956930?aff=oddtdtcreator

June and July, each Wednesday from 9 am- 11 am. The CPD will also be hosting “Community Service Hours Opportunity” in June and July. Teens in grades 9-12 can accrue needed service hours while making a difference in our community. Sgt. Razo states that various tasks will be available for three students each day, either around the station or other safe places that will include adult supervision.  The only exception will be July 1^{s t}– there will be no availabilities on this day. Preregistration is required and can be completed by contacting Mary Verrier at mverrier@clermontfl.org.

 The 2^nd Annual “Hoops with Cops” will be returning in June. Police Chief John Graczyk implemented the youth program last summer as a trial run with great success. The free event will be held at recreation parks throughout the city from 9 am – 11 am.

The free event is open to youth  and does not require preregistration.

June 4 – Waterfront Park, 100 3^{rd Street} 

June 18 – Skyridge Park, Skyridge Valley Subdivision

 July 9 – Lake Felter Park, 1750 Johns Lake Road

July 23 – Palatlakaha Park, 1250 12^th Street-

 Contact Ofc. Antonio Robinson at arobinson@clermontfl.org for additional information.  

 The Clermont Police Department continues to seek certified police officers for hire. The beginning salary starts at $65,405 with an increase for prior experience. Benefits include participation in the department’s take-home vehicle program, specialized units within the department and a 20-year retirement plus health benefits package.

 Police cadet academy sponsorship positions are available through a candidate selection process. The Clermont Police Department will pay cadets an hourly wage to participants while they are enrolled in the police academy. Interested people may inquire further at www.joincpdfl.com.

Visit the Clermont Police Department (FL)Facebook page for continuing updates to summer season and community event schedules.

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The Clermont Police Department (CPD) held its monthly Coffee with a Cop community relations event on Wednesday, March 18^th at the Clermont Woman’s Club, 655 West Broome Street. The annual event is hosted by the Woman’s Club as an open house to the community.

Guests were treated with delicious breakfast refreshments provided by members of the club while Clermont police officers were on hand to answer questions or discuss community affairs with the public. The historical building, that is home to the Woman’s Club organization that was chartered in 1927, has become a favorite annual location for the Coffee with a Cop program. The building, built in 1921 as a motor camp building, retains much of its original interior woodcraft design and floor plan that rings-in a welcoming atmosphere to those who enter the cozy clubhouse.

Topics of discussion included the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics that will take place on April 2nd. Law Enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies, including the Clermont police department, all participate in the state-wide torch run to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Contact Ken Roop, Torch Run Director, at 813-508-6905 or Kenroop@sofl.org for more information.

The 5^th annual Conrad Buckley Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on May 1st at the Legends Golf Course, 1700 Legendary Blvd., Clermont. Registration begins at 7 AM with opening ceremonies beginning at 8 AM. The golf tournament raises funds that are applied to the Conrad Buckley Scholarship program, a program that helps graduating high school students with higher education expenses. Ofc. Buckley, 52 years of age, died in 2020 due to complications related to the Covid-19 virus. Multiple sponsorship levels remain available currently. Contact Cpl. Drew Evans at Devans@ClermontFl.org or 352-394-5588 for registration details. 

The Clermont Woman’s Club is pleased to announce that their annual scholarship program is underway this year; a $1,500.00 scholarship to a deserving female student that is pursuing a four-year degree. With an application deadline of April 1^st, eligible applicants must be residents of Lake County and attend either Lake Minneola High School, South Lake High School, East Ridge High School or Pine Crest Academy. Scholarship details can be found at www.clermontwomansclub.org/p/clermont-womans-club-scholarship.

The Woman’s Club Public relations chairperson, Pam Schmitz, announced that the club will be hosting a fundraiser on March 26^th at the clubhouse. A Bunco style game will begin at 1 PM with a $15.00 entry fee to participate, with refreshments included. The public is welcome to attend.

The Woman’s Club of Clermont is a non-profit service organization and by fundraising throughout the year, the club supports international, national and local charities. The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month (September through May), 12:30pm at the clubhouse, 655 W. Broome Street, Clermont.

Visit www.ClermontWomansClub.org for more information.

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The public will get to talk with local Clermont police officers and ask questions, voice their concerns and get to know the officers in their neighborhoods.

“As always, we welcome the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with our Clermont citizens,” Chief Charles Broadway said.

Coffee with a Cop allows citizens to meet police officers in a relaxed, neutral atmosphere with no speeches, no agenda, and no preset subjects. It provides a “face” for both the officer and the citizen to get to know each other and form a working trust by understanding the mutual goals that they both have to build a better community. This will be a “distraction-free” time with an officer, with no pending radio calls or cell phones going off.

Drop by and say hello. The Clermont Police Department looks forward to meeting you.  

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