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Hamilton Police Outdoor Event

Yesterday our neighbours the H.P.S. held an outdoor Open House event in the parking lot across from the C.S.  I was surprised what was on display, armored vehicles, cruisers, motorcycles, the marine and canine units, information booths, fire trucks and plenty of friendly police officers. Many visitors showed up especially children.  Free food and give-a-ways were offered to all.  I didn’t have time to hang around long but I did see Hamilton journalist/reporter Joey Coleman taping the event. As I walked from the KMHC building I noticed a few Native Elders sitting in the courtyard so I stopped by to say hello and to get an update on what’s happening across the street.  It was good to see tenant and native Elder Howie and the rest of the guys sitting outside enjoying the weather.  Just as I was about the leave the courtyard Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina walked by and Howie flagged him down. The Mayor and his wife came over and said hello. I had a nice little chat with the Mayor’s wife then off they went. I was impressed they took the time to talk to our little group.  The H.P.S. couldn’t pick a better day for their event the sun was shining, plenty of smiling children. It was good P.R. for the H.P.S.  And where was the KMHC staff during all this!...they were hiding in their isolated dusty basement office. :P
Like I said earlier I had to leave and meet a friend for lunch at Jackson Square Mall.  Later walking home I was surprised and glad to see former UNH’s employee Lorraine Brown and her co worker on their lunch break, out of respect I won’t reveal her place of employment.  It was a nice greeting I was expecting a hand shake but instead I got a big hug from Ms. Brown.  We had a short chat then off I went.  Last thing she said to me. “Keep blogging Tony you’re doing good”.  :)
One thing comes to mind in regard to the H.P.S. more then once during previous tenant meetings in a stern voice HSC Ingrid Nosel would remind the tenants UNH’s work closely with the police!  I should have questioned her on what that meant. Are tenants who are shy and timid supposed to feel intimidated and fearful?  It’s a terrible tactic Ingrid.
Yesterday the H.P.S. were trying to build open communication and a good public image with the citizens of Hamilton and I think they are achieving their goal.  It’s people like Ingrid Nosel who give the police services a bad name.

Tk

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