Philadelphia Police Clergy, Inspector. Be Visible, Support Cops!

Philadelphia Police Clergy, Inspector.
Be Visible, Support Cops!
by Van StoneBe Visible, Support Cops!
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Philadelphia Police Clergy, Inspector Eddie Hodrick, Bishop for the South Philadelphia Police District Patrol Division, had some very encouraging words for about 75 South Philadelphians that attended the Community Meeting for Safety Concerns, at the Vare Recreation Center, 26th and Moore Street. He spoke, closing the meeting, after only earlier Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson spoke, briefly, with those who attended the meeting.

Philadelphia Town Watch hosted the meeting. And several Philadelphia Police personnel were there also, to answer questions, and give demonstration as to how they were going to stop the slaughter of people in Philly. “But some were murdered by adult gun violence, others died from drug overdose,” says Hodrick. Officer Eddie Hodrick is buzzing his thoughts, personally, about how Philadelphians will experience the largest and steadiest decline in killings, drugs in the neighborhood, and disorder. “The historical definition of Philadelphia is, the City of Brotherly Love,” says the Bishop in an exclusive writing for the SCOOP.

Recently, on the front page of Daily News, the definition was changed to, “Murder City.” There are many different organizations in the City. Many church groups, community groups, youth groups, etc., yes there are. But what is missing? Out of all the groups that are mentioned, how do we, the community, see them? How do we know that they exist? The true way to know is, to see them visible. Until the community gets involved in its own existence, there is no hope for the community.

“We need a vehicle that will help to set a platform and a training component for the community. It will help take back the village and provide a safe corridor for the neighborhood. Our seniors need to be able to sit on their own steps without fear and without having to ask a group of kids to allow them to sit peacefully on their own steps. It is time for us to stop hiding behind doors, windows, and buildings,” says Hodrick. I wish that the commissioner would be able to say that, -not only do I see Bishop Eddie Hodrick III out there, but I see others out there. We encourage you to get involved with the movement of peace. The movement is simple.

“Get up and come out. And together we can, and will, make a difference,” says Hodrick. Speaking to the audience before he left, the Police Commissioner did say, “There must be another Bishop around.” Inspector Hodrick provides free training and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages.

The most important weapons in the fight to save endangered communities and youth are Publicity and Education, and Visibility. By bringing the plight of endangered communities to more people, approval of a elite Chaplain policing and firefighter unit, and by understanding how these communities live, we can together, all help save them. If you’re interested in patrolling email chapelfirepolice@yahoo.com.