Logos Academy, York, PAI just got word of a joint statement between York County Association of Chiefs of Police, the Black Ministers Association of York County, and Logos Academy, a K-12 classical Christian school in York.
Here is the statement:
Contact Information
Chief Timothy L. Damon
President, York County Association of Chiefs of Police
tdamon@yapd.org
Rev. Bill Kerney
President, Black Ministers Association
Rev. Aaron Anderson
CEO, Logos Academy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
YORK COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE AND CLERGY STAND TOGETHER FOR JUSTICE
We offer our deepest sympathies, condolences, and prayers to the family and friends of Mr. George Floyd.
The York County Association of Chiefs of Police and local clergy, including the Black Ministers Association of York County, stand united in our outrage and condemnation of the reprehensible use of deadly force by police officers in Minneapolis, MN that led to the senseless and tragic death of Mr. George Floyd. There can be no allowance in law enforcement for officers who commit such heinous acts, or for officers who fail to intervene and stop the commission of these acts. We hold faith that the criminal actions of the officers will be charged appropriately as a result of a thorough investigation.
The policing of our community is a high and noble calling that requires our community’s police officers to possess the highest integrity and fairness. The York County Association of Chiefs of Police continues to uphold our commitment that law enforcement officers treat all individuals, whether they are a complainant, suspect, or defendant, with the full dignity and respect they deserve as human beings. It is our commitment to hold our own law enforcement officers to the highest standards of accountability when they fail to abide by these standards. We hold these principles as the bedrock upon which procedural justice and police legitimacy stand.
As Chiefs of Police and Clergy, we stand united in the pursuit of a thriving and just York County.
About Our Partnership
It was our joint concern over unrest in our nation surrounding the fair policing of our communities, that led us to begin meeting together in 2016. Since 2016, our vision has been that York develops a reputation as One York: a peaceful and thriving community whereas:
- Mutual respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation exist between law enforcement and community
- Our community is policed with fairness and justice resulting in safety and peace
Signed in unity together,
Chief Timothy Damon
York Area Regional Police
Pastor Bill Kerney
President, Black Ministers Association
Chief Todd King
Springettsbury Township Police
Rev. Aaron Anderson
CEO, Logos Academy
Chief John Snyder
West Manchester Township Police
Dr. Larry Walthour
Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church
Chief George Swartz
Spring Garden Township Police
Bishop Carl Scott
Pastor, Bible Tabernacle Church
Commissioner Osborne Robinson
York City Police
Rev. Paul Atkinson
Director of Team Development, LCBC Church
Chief Matthew Millsaps
West York Borough Police
Pastor Ramona Kinard
Pastor, Wheatfield Church of the Living God
Chief David Lash
Northern York Regional Police
Rev. Bob Riedy
Pastor, Church of the Open Door
Chief Michael Muldrow
York City School District Police
Pastor Carlos Kelly
Iglesia Cristiana de York E.C. / The Next Step E.C.
Chief Thomas Wargo
Carroll Township Police
Rev. Ben Murray
Pastor, Noble City Church
Chief Guy Hettinger
Penn Township Police
Brian Rice, Brian Newman, Donavan Bratton
Pastors, Living Word Community Church
Chief Jason Loper
Fairview Township Police
Rev. Eric Hillegas
Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church
Chief David Arnold
Lower Windsor Township Police
Bishop Danny Evans
Temple of Grace Ministries
Chief Steven Lutz
Newberry Township Police
Bishop Anthony Sease
Pastor, New Covenant Community Church
Chief Chad Martin
Hanover Borough Police
Rev. Oscar Rossum, Sr.
Executive Member, Black Ministers Association
Chief Doug Pollock
Hellam Township Police
Alex Gilbert
Lead Pastor, Zeal Church
Chief Bryan Rizzo
Northeastern Regional Police
The Rev. Joel Folkemor
Pastor, Union Lutheran Church
Chief Jim Boddington
Southern Regional Police
Rev. Brian Kannel
Pastor, York Alliance Church
Chief Edwin J. Schneider
West Manheim Township Police
Rev. Allison Beaulieu, Rev. Kyle Gott
Pastors, First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Bob Tome
Interim Lead Pastor, Genesis Church
Rev. Jim Tyson
GVI Project Manager
Rev. Mark Kearse
Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church
Pastor Shelby Scott
Bible Tabernacle Christian Center
Rev. Michael D. Jefferson
Bible Tabernacle Christian Center
Dr. Melvin Baber
Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church
Rev. Joe Ercoli
Discipleship Pastor, Genesis Church
Rev. Josh Kleinfeld, Rev. Kent Vandervort
Pastors, Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene
Danny Haas, Trevor Williams
Pastors, Redemption International Ministries
Rev. Kevin T. Shively, Rev. Keith Fair
Pastors, St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Rev. Grant Ambrose
Rector, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church