To the Editor:
Seems like a simple enough question. For those of us that work, live and visit this extraordinary City called Alexandria, we do not want it to become the focus nor experience the events that occurred in cities like Ferguson and Baltimore. Therefore we need to work with the young people of Alexandria to stimulate their minds and engage in their future well-being.
There is not a better experience than having a young man or woman enjoy a week by the Chesapeake Bay and working directly with Alexandria Police officers that have dedicated themselves to enhancing the lives of those less fortunate. This quiet outdoor camp venue provides the perfect setting to allow these kids and our police officers to interact as equals.
The Alexandria Police Foundation Board is committed to heeding Chief Cook’s message to advocate for this type of relationship between our officers and our citizens. By starting with our youth and sending them to a week at Alexandria Police Youth “Camp Kekoka”, also supported by the local Kilmarnock YMCA, we think this is a great beginning to keeping the tragic events of other cities from Alexandria.
Please consider supporting your extraordinary city and its youth. To learn more and make a donation, visit www. Alexandria Police Foundation.org.
Willem Polak
Alexandria Police Foundation Board