ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – Law enforcement officials are trying to hit a home run with a new youth program aimed at building trust between the community and police. United States Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. announced the launch of Badges for Baseball in the Roanoke Valley, a program created by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation in partnership with the U.S. government.
The initiative brings together police officers and children to play and learn the fundamentals of baseball, teaching them valuable lessons such as respect, teamwork, and communication. According to U.S. Attorney Fishwick, the program is about more than just baseball – it’s about building trust between law enforcement and the community.
“This program is about more than just baseball, it’s about building trust between our community and law enforcement,” U.S. Attorney Fishwick said. “If we can strengthen the relationship the community has with law enforcement, through mentorship, through relationship building and use baseball as a conduit to strengthen that trust, it’s a huge first step in the right direction for Roanoke.”
Badges for Baseball is a nationwide initiative that has already impacted over 25,500 youth in 177 communities across 18 states, including Virginia. The program has partnered with law enforcement officers and professional youth mentors to reach at-risk children. In Roanoke, the program will be run in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia and the Washington/Baltimore HIDTA.
U.S. Attorney Fishwick expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, “We want to build relationships with the community but also teach the fundamental lessons of the program, including respect, teamwork and communication.” The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation has a proven track record of success with the program, and U.S. Attorney Fishwick is hopeful that it will make a positive impact in Roanoke.
The Badges for Baseball program is just one of many initiatives aimed at reducing crime and building trust between law enforcement and the community. While the program is still in its early stages, officials are optimistic about its potential to make a positive impact on the lives of at-risk youth in Roanoke.
As the program gets underway, officials are urging the community to get involved and support the initiative. With the help of law enforcement officers, professional youth mentors, and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, Badges for Baseball aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of Roanoke’s youth.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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