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Building Bridges program draws police, doctors and coaches to mentor Forest Park youth
Summary
Organizers and officers told the Forest Park City Council on June 16 that the Building Bridges program brings police and local professionals together to mentor middle- and high-school boys; organizers said sessions include demonstrations, speakers and hands-on trade introductions and that attendance is growing.
Organizers of the Building Bridges program told the Forest Park City Council on June 16 that the group is building relationships between young men and local law enforcement, health professionals and community volunteers.
The program brings officers and volunteers together for monthly sessions that include demonstrations, frank discussions about policing and presentations on career and life options. Antonio Spicer, a Building Bridges organizer, told the council, "Last month, you opened your chambers, also provided food as well as drinks...we're here to say thank you." Dr. Roosevelt Walker, who introduced himself as an obstetrician-gynecologist, said he helped support the sessions because he is “very much interested in the future of our…
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