Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell spoke before a packed house of captivated listeners for a little over an hour on Thursday evening March 21, 2013. The meeting was at the New Macedonia Baptist Church. The group
in attendance consisted of school students between the ages of 6 to 16 and parents and was at the request of the Save the Youth Program of Pocomoke City.
Topic of discussion was "Bullying In Schools".
Chief Sewell assured the school aged children that bullying in schools will not be tolerated and presented a list of resources the children and parents could use if ever faced with a bullying incident.
"All kids should feel safe when they are in school and their only concentration should be on making good grades and not the fear of a bully", Chief Sewell told the crowd. He went on to say, concerning the schools in the Pocomoke City area, that he "will not tolerate any bullying in my schools."
Other important topics discussed on Thursday evening, were "gang awareness" and internet crimes involving child predators and youth.
There was a question and answer period after the meeting at which time Chief Sewell patiently answered every question and handed out his business card to each individual, including children, in attendance.
I was in attendance when Chief Sewell gave his speech on bullying in schools. It was a special event for the kids. When it was over, my child said he didn't know that the three time champion Muhammed Ali at the age of nine once had his bike taken from him by a bully. The chief said it was the help of a police officer who came along and took the time to talk to young Ali and gave young Ali directions to a nearby gym which became history for Ali. I never knew about the Ali story until Chief Sewell spoke about it in his speech. It certainly got my son attention. Thank you so much Chief Sewell for doing what you do everyday, keeping our kids safe.
ReplyDeleteThank you Chief Sewell for being involved in the community on so many levels and in so many ways!
ReplyDeleteRob Clarke
Thank you to Save the Youth and Chief Sewell for making this event possible. You are providing a service to the community that is much needed and appreciated.
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