busterdaisy

Thank you for writing in support of Downtown APD Officers Jerome Armijo and Carmen Michaud last week (Profile, by John Bear, Sept. 9-15). Jerome and Carm have been invaluable to our school community in the past few years. They know our students by name, interact with them, and help keep them safe in the vicinity of our school and beyond. They've spoken to our students at all-school gatherings about safety and awareness and what's expected of them as members of the downtown community. They are available at a moment's notice if we need them for advice or intervention or support, and they are true advocates for our students. We've had very few dangerous incidents in the downtown area and I think this is largely due to Officer Armijo and Officer Michaud's efforts and presence.

Kathleen Moore, LISW

Gloria Vigil, LISW

Jonathan Wilks, LISW

Amy Biehl High School