In a notable event this week, the Statesville Police Department celebrated their Junior Police Ambassadors at a City Council meeting. According to a social media post from the department, these young leaders have been actively engaged in community service, targeting issues such as homelessness in Statesville.
During the recognition, Tiffany, one of the ambassadors, represented the group with a speech. She emphasized their initiatives, including meal provisions, a clothing drive, and assembling hygiene kits for those in need. “We want to be remembered as a team that didn’t just wear the title, but we lived it with purpose, compassion, and determination,” Tiffany proclaimed, in a statement obtained by the Statesville Police Department. The program received commendation, showing a youth-drive towards engaging with and bettering their community.
Statesville's leadership, including Mayor Kutteh, Council members, and Police Chief Onley, have backed the Junior Police Ambassadors program, acknowledging the dedication these youths have to public service. Their actions exhibit a hands-on approach to civic responsibility and are heralded as embodying service with genuine care for others.
The engagement of these young people in civic matters seems to have cast a hopeful light on the future of Statesville. "And thank you to the ambassadors for stepping up and showing us all what leadership looks like," the department's post stated, clearly taking pride in the responsibility these youth have displayed. While they served with heart, it's clear the program aims to inspire a continued legacy of proactive community involvement. City of Statesville NC #StatesvillePolice #JuniorPoliceAmbassadors #CityOfStatesville #StatesvilleNC #Statesville
