Combined campus and community forum at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in Building M, Room 137, at the Verde Valley Campus
In observance of Black History Month, the Yavapai Community College Respect Campaign, the City of Prescott and the Yavapai College Police Department invite community members to engage with someone who has been on the front lines of law enforcement and community conflicts. Furthermore, Col K.L. Williams, a 30-year police veteran and author of the book, “The Broken Badge,” is the moderator for Black History Month forums at the Prescott and Verde Valley campuses February 27 and February 28, respectively.
Williams, currently deputy police chief of Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, will talk about how law enforcement can improve relationships in communities dealing with division and conflict. He also will talk to interested area residents about respectful discourse on polarizing topics.
A combined campus and community forum will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 28, in Building M, Room 137, at the Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale.
On the Prescott Campus, there will be a talk with students, faculty and staff at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February. 27, in the Community College’s Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon Street.
A community forum will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February. 27, in the YCPAC on the Prescott campus.
The community forums are free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Andres, Brandelyn.andres@yc.edu.
Learn more about Williams and his efforts to build bridges between law enforcement and the community here: www.instituteofja.com.