Mayor Robert J. Duffy joined Police Chief David T. Moore and Neighborhood Empowerment Team (NET) Director Molly Clifford today to unveil the newly revitalized Police and Citizens Together Against Crime (PAC TAC) initiative.

The long-running program, which pairs citizens up with officers from the Rochester Police Department, revealed a new look to kick-off recruitment efforts for the summer. Chief Moore announced that PAC TAC's eye-catching new uniforms are just the beginning. "We are committed to reassigning police officers to PAC TAC," said Chief Moore. "This is an effective program that partners dedicated community members with our hard-working officers to fight crime. These are the kinds of innovative solutions that deserve our continued support."

The roll-out coincides with a PAC TAC-themed City Hall on the Road, 5:30 p.m., Tues., May 22, Webster Ave. Community Center (530 Webster Ave.), when Mayor Duffy and his team will hit the streets armed with PAC TAC literature and encourage people to sign-up.

"I continue to be impressed by the spirit of volunteerism in this community," said Mayor Duffy. "Whether it's keeping our streets clean with efforts like 'Rochester's Clean Sweep,' or making our neighborhoods safer with the PAC TAC initiative, I know that the people of Rochester will answer the call."

PAC-TAC is the Rochester Police Department's largest volunteer initiative where hundreds of PAC TACers work side-by-side with Rochester's finest to keep our streets safe. The original concept of PAC TAC was developed in 1972 by Police Commissioner John Mastrella. Its mission is to prevent crime by partnering concerned citizens with trained police officers in their neighborhoods. Volunteers are being encouraged to register for PAC TAC by calling 428-7496. Online registration is available at www.pactac.cityofrochester.gov.