Strickland detention officer inspires young people, receives Smiles Behind the Shield Award

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Strickland Youth Center is known for serving at-risk youth and helping young people get back on track.

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It’s the staff who can have the biggest impact on changing the trajectory of a young person’s life and juvenile detention officer, Kevin Square, is proof of that.

“Some of their stories are similar to mine,” said Square.

These days, Square proudly wears his Strickland uniform, but years ago, he sat in the same courtroom where he is now being honored with our Smiles Behind the Shield Award…

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