November 13, 2019
WHAT: 40th Anniversary of Neighborhood Assistance Officers Program
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Thursday,
November 14, 2019
WHERE: Richmond Police
Headquarters FOCUS Room, 200 W. Grace Street
BACKGROUND: Whether it’s traffic
control or performing first aid, the men and women of the Neighborhood
Assistance Officers Program (NAO) have been dedicated to serving their
community since 1979.
Mayor Levar Stoney, Chief William Smith,
and the Richmond Police Department
will honor the Neighborhood Assistance Officers for their 40th
Anniversary and thank them for their service.
“This program and
the participants who have served over the years exemplify the word service,”
said Special Operations Division Capt. Donald Davenport. “I can’t think
of a better way to serve than to volunteer as part of the Neighbor Assistance
Officers Program. We all appreciate their time, energy, and effort.”
The NAO has a special meaning to Chief
Smith. His late father, Lt. S Smith was the first NAO supervisor and is in the
photo of the first NAOs in 1979. In the two attached photos, Chief Smith is
standing in the same spot as his father and retired MPO Cleavester Ferrell II
is standing in the same place as his father, who was an NAO.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend.
