Montrice Terry, who runs the Toledo City Park League, has known JoJuan Armour since they were young. He says Armour's past will help change the city's future.
I ve had the fortunate opportunity to learn from my experiences | TPPA critical of Armour s hire, NAACP calls bringing up past absurd
JoJuan Armour is just three days into his new role with the city of Toledo designed to help reduce gun violence. Author: Emma Henderson Updated: 7:47 PM EST February 26, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio The Toledo Police Patrolman s Association released a letter Wednesday, saying officers are concerned about the hiring of JoJuan Armour as the coordinator of a program designed to reduce gun violence in Toledo and citing a previous criminal record.
Armour s hire was announced by Toledo Mayor Wade Kapzukiewicz, with several community members, council people and even Toledo Police Chief George Kral in attendance.
I ve had the fortunate opportunity to learn from my experiences.
Armour says he s heard from people in the community about his past, including a disorderly conduct charge in Toledo dating back to 2011. Court records show an officer claimed Armour threatened to shoot him in the chest.
Now, in his new position, he acknowledges that past and those who may have concerns, but hopes his positive experiences outside of that outweigh the negatives. They don t acknowledge I have six sigma project management certifications, I m a graduate of Miami University, I ve ran project management program successfully.
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz has previously addressed Armour s past, noting his life experiences are what attracted the city to him as as a candidate to lead the initiative against gun violence.
City of Toledo hires Toledo native, former pro athlete to lead initiative to reduce gun violence
The goal of the initiative is to help stop violence before it starts and to begin helping the city and police establish better relationships. Author: Carla Bayron (WTOL) Updated: 9:23 PM EST February 17, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced Wednesday the hiring of a program manager who will be responsible for working with residents, community partners, and law enforcement to develop the city’s strategy to reduce gun violence.
The mayor introduced JoJuan Armour, a Toledo native who is currently a student wellness and family liaison at the Columbus Arts and Technology Academy.