With Ricky Proehl as the charity spokesperson, Kicks for Kids will forward all donated tennis shoes to Officer B.L Harris for inventory and distribution. Monetary gifts may be mailed to: The Ricky Proehl P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation, PO Box 38934, Greensboro, NC 27438. There will be collection boxes placed in the following city buildings: Police Headquarters, Southern Division (WROC), Western Division (Swing Road), Eastern Division (Maple Street), Greensboro Police and Fire Training Center, and the MMOB.
It is unfortunate that many kids must come to school wearing shoes that are too small or extremely worn out. Our goal is to assist in building confidence and self-worth for our youth with this small gesture of providing much needed shoes. Last year in the span of 3 months we distributed numerous pairs of shoes to our youth. With your assistance, we can help this foundation grow.
M.J. Harris, II, Sergeant
Police Department
City of Greensboro
Phone 336 373-4611
PO Box 3136, Greensboro, NC 27402-3136
www.greensboro-nc.gov
Having joined the Greensboro Police Department on November 16, 2000, Sergeant M.J. Harris has worked in Patrol Division, Professional Standards Division, and as a School Resource Officer (SRO). His most recent assignment is a supervisory position that oversees many of the department's SROs.
Harris is responsible for the oversight of nine officers who work in the Guilford County Schools and he handles all administrative needs for the squad. In addition to these tasks, he also assists with patrolling the schools and surrounding neighborhoods.
Harris says students often associate police officers with "blue lights, sirens and arresting suspects," but he hopes that through his efforts and the efforts of his SROs, students can observe officers in other roles. The most satisfying aspects of his job, he notes, are being able to build relationships with students, having a positive impact on their lives, and create positive interactions between students, the community and the GPD.
The best advice Harris can offer his students is to "be aware of your surroundings at all times, stay alert, travel in pairs (when applicable) and know your friends." In addition to this advice, he also encourages students to speak to their SROs about the ways in which they can better protect themselves and their property.
Having joined the Greensboro Police Department on November 16, 2000, Sergeant M.J. Harris has worked in Patrol Division, Professional Standards Division, and as a School Resource Officer (SRO). His most recent assignment is a supervisory position that oversees many of the department's SROs.
Harris is responsible for the oversight of nine officers who work in the Guilford County Schools and he handles all administrative needs for the squad. In addition to these tasks, he also assists with patrolling the schools and surrounding neighborhoods.
Harris says students often associate police officers with "blue lights, sirens and arresting suspects," but he hopes that through his efforts and the efforts of his SROs, students can observe officers in other roles. The most satisfying aspects of his job, he notes, are being able to build relationships with students, having a positive impact on their lives, and create positive interactions between students, the community and the GPD.
The best advice Harris can offer his students is to "be aware of your surroundings at all times, stay alert, travel in pairs (when applicable) and know your friends." In addition to this advice, he also encourages students to speak to their SROs about the ways in which they can better protect themselves and their property.
