Officers also take time to meet children at local recreation centers, including playing basketball and other activities. Overall, though, the goal is to build meaningful relationships with students during a pivotal time in their lives, as well as reduce crimes committed by juveniles. Lokey said it’s been fun to see how the officers interact with the students, who often win over their adult counterparts. “I really like the competitive part of the game, and it also teaches me some strategies that I can use,” Acedo said. Hannah Acedo, 14, has attended both sessions so far and said she got interested in chess while playing with her brother. Lokey hopes that word spreads about the group, so more students can stop by and play a few rounds with officers. At its first gathering, the department had 37 students register and more than a dozen officers came to play chess. The department’s Youth Services Unit was formed in January, making Blue Knights the first summer program. E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menu
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