FC Tulsa is teaming up with the Tulsa Police Department once again in 2022 to help connect Tulsa law enforcement and under-resourced youth around the city. Dubbed “Project eNGAGE,” TPD officers from the Community Engagement Unit will host monthly gatherings at local community centers where youth from around the area can play Esports, FIFA and Rocket League, listen to guest speakers and enjoy a meal with the officers. The club will provide support for Project eNGAGE including managing the events and coordinating the guest speakers.
“The Tulsa Police Department is proud to join forces with FC Tulsa for Project eNGAGE. The TPD Community Engagement Unit is always looking for ways to foster positive interactions between officers and the youth of Tulsa, and this new program will help provide a fun and safe environment to help build those relationships.” – Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin
“The Tulsa Police Department is proud to join forces with FC Tulsa for Project eNGAGE. The TPD Community Engagement Unit is always looking for ways to foster positive interactions between officers and the youth of Tulsa, and this new program will help provide a fun and safe environment to help build those relationships.” – Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin
TPD – Community Engagement Team
The Community Engagement Unit seeks to build relationships and trust between the Tulsa Police Department and all communities in Tulsa by actively engaging in community outreach, collaborative policing, crime prevention, and education.
Project eNGAGE is led by Officer Sean Terrell, who is assigned to the Gilcrease Division of North Tulsa. Officer Terrell includes video games amongst his hobbies outside of work, along with basketball and coaching. He is a former college basketball player and graduate of Emporia State University and Dallas Theological Seminary.
“For me, it’s all about changing how we see and interact with each other. Project eNGAGE is more than just esports; it’s about the entire community coming together in a collaborative effort to inspire change, build trust, and take a step forward together in community-police relations.” – Officer Terrell
