In a recent display of community engagement, Matthews Police Department's Chief Avens sat down with cadets from the David W. Butler High School JROTC Program for an interview. The session was part of a student project influenced by the insights of Dr. Ben Carson's book, You Have a Brain: A Teen's Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G., a text that urges teenagers to explore their capabilities and chase grand achievements. According to a social media post by Matthews Police Department, Chief Avens felt honored by the invitation and was equally impressed with the cadets' professionalism and enthusiasm to serve.
During the interview, the cadets delved into a series of profound questions. They inquired about the influences and choices that propelled Chief Avens along his career path to eventually lead as a police chief. The Matthews Police Department highlighted the Chief's sense of honor and the mutual respect that was evident throughout the interview process. "They asked Chief Avens a series of excellent questions about the influences and choices that guided him, as well as the path he took to achieve his goal of becoming a police chief," the department's post noted, showcasing the cadets' inquisitive approach and depth of thought.
Emphasizing the impact of their encounter, the police department's post reads, "With the commitment and dedication these cadets already possess at such a young age, there's no limit to what all they can and will accomplish!"
