Veronica Gambill-Harden, administrative officer at SCI Cambridge Springs, collaborated with Thomas Lennox, Erie police officer and director of PALs (Police Athletic League), to recruit kids in the Erie community to participate in a local Police Camp. The kids interacted with Erie Police Officers, while the officers worked as counselors during the day. The focus of the camp was to build positive relationships with kids in the community. The week involved a variety of different athletics each day, structured correctional half-day workshops, and one-on-one interactions.
Robyn Cleckley, corrections officer at Cambridge Springs, has sent her daughter for the last two years and contributed her expertise in the correctional workshops this year. This year all of the participants were surprised with a free bicycle. This program was a joint effort by the Erie School District, Gannon University and local businesses in the community.
Pictured: Daniel Spizarny, Erie Chief of Police; Mike Chacchione, Erie Police Officer; Veronica Gambill-Harden, Administrative Officer at SCI Cambridge Springs; Robyn Cleckley, Corrections Officer at Cambridge Springs; Kimora Cleckley, CO Cleckley's daughter; Thomas Lennox, Police Officer & Director of PALs; and
Jennifer Nolan, Erie County Detective.