12th annual Cops for Kids camp sews opportunity into community
NO mayor, police to discuss summer camp program
by The Times-Picayune
Thursday June 26, 2008, 9:00 AM
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Police Superintendent Warren Riley will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss the “Cops for Kids” summer program, a character development effort serving more than 400 children.
The event will take place at the New Orleans Recreation Department’s St. Bernard Center. Now in its 12th year, the summer program offers athletics, academics and socialization training, with participation from police officers, psychologists and other mentors. The camp began earlier this month and ends July 25.
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