With so much in the news these days regarding community policing and the appropriate level of engagement by members of local law enforcement, I felt compelled to forward a note of thanks to the Prince William Police Department (PWPD). Last weekend the Woodbridge Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted a panel discussion with officers from Prince William County Police Department and area students enrolled in the fraternity’s Guide Right Mentoring Program. The hour and a half panel discussion took place in the foyer of the McCoart Administration Building in Woodbridge.
The officers were most generous with their time and candidly engaged students on a host of topics that included: campus leadership, the pitfalls of bullying, inappropriate text messaging, suggested protocols in the event of a traffic stop, career options in law enforcement, and a day in the life of a Prine William County Police Department officer. There were great exchanges all around and I tip my hat to local law enforcement for understanding the power of community partnerships.
The dedicated men and women that comprise Prince William’s civil service corps sacrifice a great deal in service to the betterment of our communities. I extend a heartfelt thank you for what you do.
Guide Right is a program for the educational and occupational guidance of youth, primarily inspirational and informational in character. The program is designed to aid young men of middle and high school age to grow and develop their leadership talents in every phase of human endeavor.
The ultimate goal is to assist participants achieve worthy goals for themselves, and make constructive contributions to their community when they assume leadership roles. Guide Right provides both challenging and rewarding experiences to enhance their lives. The Fraternity’s membership provides guidance, training, and mentoring to participating young men.
Rod Hall
Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Woodbridge, VA
