The recent shooting of Marchello Woodward and the tensions in the city of Erie provided a timely teaching opportunity for local young people on the path to becoming police officers.
On July 11, the fifth annual Police Athletic League (PAL) Junior Police Academy graduation took place at Erie City Hall.
United Way hosting free kids summer camp at ECAT building
PAL is dedicated to cultivating positive relationships between children and police officers.
Of the 18 middle school-aged graduates, 90% have shown an interest in one day becoming police officers themselves…