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Posted 03 June 2017 - 07:22 AM

MARTA news release, 6/1/17:

 

 

MARTA Police Department Hosts 2nd Annual 'Cops on Donut Shops'

 

Outreach Initiative Connects Community, Raises Funds for Special Olympics, June 2nd

 

 

ATLANTA – Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) police officers will be stationed at various Dunkin’ Donuts® locations near the MARTA system on Friday, June 2, to connect with patrons and members of the community. The 2nd Annual Cops on Donut Shops, in partnership with Dunkin’ Donuts®, aims to connect MARTA’s law enforcement officers with transit customers while raising funds for athletes of Special Olympics Georgia.

 

“Our partnership with Dunkin’ Donuts® was developed to better connect with our customers and the communities we serve,” said MARTA Police Chief Wanda Dunham. “MPD is a longtime supporter of Special Olympics and we look forward to this important community engagement event each year.”

 

The community engagement initiative also provides MPD an additional opportunity to highlight MARTA’s See Something, Say Something app and MARTA’s Ride with Respect program.

 

“We encourage our customers to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times. Our community outreach activities help equip our patrons with valuable information to alert MDP via app, text or call of any suspicious or criminal activity,” Dunham said.

 

Last year, the event raised more than $63,000.

 

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY

 

When:             Friday, June 2, 2017

 

Time:              9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

 

Locations:       Dunkin’ Donuts®

 

2444 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta 30324

 

Media RSVP: Denise Walker; lwalker2@itsmarta.com; 404-441-1585

 

Notes: June 2 is National Donut Day. Every guest will receive a free donut at Dunkin’ Donut® locations with a purchase of a beverage.

 

Participating locations for the annual event also include: Chamblee, Decatur and Lake City Dunkin’ Donuts® locations.

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