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Council recognizes Access Project and Cops vs. Youth program; speakers urge early intervention for youth
Summary
Snohomish County Council on Wednesday approved a resolution recognizing the Access Project and its Cops vs. Youth basketball program, which organizers say builds trust between law enforcement and young people.
Snohomish County Council on Wednesday approved resolution 25-023 recognizing the Access Project and its Cops vs. Youth basketball program, which organizers say is designed to build positive relationships between law enforcement and young people.
Wally Webster accepted the resolution on behalf of the Access Project and described the program’s origins and goals. Webster said the initiative began in response to a rise in youth violence in South County after the Edmonds School District discontinued its school resource officer program in 2020. He told the council…
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