The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office participated in Christian Fellowship Church’s Camp Conquer Summer Camp Law Enforcement/First Responder Day held July 27 at the church in Violet.
Sheriff James Pohlmann and several deputies visited with summer camp participants and brought along various pieces of specialized equipment.
Rev. Henry Ballard, pastor of Christian Fellowship, said the purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for children to meet with the Sheriff and other officers in a non-intimidating atmosphere, fostering the opportunity to talk with police and ask questions.
Christian Fellowship holds the camp for eight weeks each summer, with activities geared to boys and girls ages 5-12. There are field trips and sessions focusing on self esteem and ways to resist bullying.
Sheriff Pohlmann said deputies spending time with young people is something that’s important to him.
“It’s important for us to take advantage of these types of opportunities to interact with the youth in our community,” the Sheriff said. “They’re our future so creating positive relationships with them pays off for everyone in the long run.”
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