Given the past couple years’ onslaught of haters’ broad brushes painting cops in a way that defies logic, calling for Defunding of our Police, it is reassuring to see that the majority of citizens are regaining their sanity and recognizing the need and value of our nation’s law enforcement officers. Not enough stories highlight the compassion, courage, and dedication of our police officers and first responders.

The April lunch speakers are two officers from the San Rafael Police Department, who have agreed to give us an inside glimpse of what is happening in our community and answer some of our questions.

For instance, after our fundraiser for anti-trafficking last year, what is the status here in Marin? What about the increasing number of homeless, and what is helping or hurting the problem? Drugs? Housing? Has the massive amount of illegal immigration through the southern California border impacted Marin? Are local thefts increasing and what safety precautions do they recommend? What are some challenges that police officers face? How can we support our local police departments? And hopefully we will learn the positive aspects of working in law enforcement, and some happy ending situations that they encountered in the course of their work. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Elise Vitale 1st VP, Programs