BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Public Schools and Police Athletic League are working together to improve community relations.
At an event called 'Critical Conversations' Tuesday evening, students in grades 9-12 got an opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings to officers about police patrolling their neighborhoods, in an effort to help build trust.
"Youth feel unheard. So, this gives them a platform to be able to talk about their opinions fears desires. things they would like to change in their community. and it also allows the officers and opportunity to hear that exchange and also share some feelings and opinions that they may have." said Nekia Kemp.
Among the topics discussed, social justice, state of policing and creative solutions.
There are still two 'Critical Conversation' sessions left, Thursday, February 9 and Tuesday, February 14 at Lafayette High School. For more information: https://buffalopal.com/fords-critical-conversations/