DOVER — A Town Hall meeting on police-community relations in Kent County is scheduled for Tuesday night at Delaware State University.
The event, which will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the university’s Education and Humanities Building, will involve community stakeholders who will “help guide the conversation towards inclusion for all, cultural sensitivity, building better relationships and finding common ground,” according to a news release.
Law enforcement agencies, state legislators, First State Community Agency Action, Inc., and Delaware State University partnered to present the event.
Guest panelists include:
Col. Nathaniel McQueen, Delaware State Police Superintendent
Chief Paul Bernat, Dover Police Department
Chief Harry Downes, Jr., Delaware State University Police Department
Sen. Brian Bushweller
Rep. Lyndon Yearick
Bernice Edwards, First State Community Action Agency, Inc.
The Rev. Rita Paige, Star Hill AME Church
Pastor Lamont Pierce, New Life Christian Outreach
Governor Markell’s Office
Mayor Robin Christensen, Dover
Pastor Jim Dorton, Three Stones Church
Opening comments will be made by Don Blakey, a retired administrator, legislator, Caesar Rodney School District leader and Delaware State University Adjunct professor.
The event will be moderated by Bruce Wright, First State Community Action Agency, Inc. and Dr. Dorothy Dillard, Delaware State University.