DeKalb County Sheriff s Office celebrates graduation for young men s camp
Boys to Men camp, put on by the DeKalb County Sheriff s Office, graduated it first class.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A group of about 15 young men graduated Friday from a new summer program put on by the DeKalb County Sheriff s Office.
Sheriff Melody Maddox said she organized the Boys to Men camp to help improve the relationship between law enforcement and boys ages 9 to 16 in the community. It s bridging that gap between law enforcement and especially our young men, Sheriff Maddox explained. These classes are taught by individuals that look like them. So, they are able to look up to these law enforcement officials in a positive light.