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The Florissant Police Department hosted several members of the Football U organization who were 2014 Junior National League Finalists.

The purpose of the event was to give these 6th -12th graders some insight on how a police department operates, what it is like to be a police officer, some advice on how to continue to excel in life, and some best practices on how to live a safe life.

The players asked several questions opening a dialogue between the youth and the police officers. Chief Timothy Lowery, Captain Randy Boden, Sgt. Ed Sharp, and Officers Andy Haarmann, Andre Reece, and Freddie Lee participated from the Florissant Police Department.

Football U’s mission is to enhance the skills and heighten the knowledge of football athletes. The customized instructions are designed to help the participants excel both on the football field and in the community. In addition to teaching the fundamentals of football, Football U requires its participants to maintain a high GPA and to participate in several community service events throughout the year.

“I am very pleased that we now have this partnership with the Football U organization,” said Florissant Police Chief Timothy Lowery. “ The Florissant Police Department is always looking for new ways to bridge the gap between the police and the youth. The partnership with Football U is a great example of that,” Chief Lowery added.

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