Alexandria Police Lieutenant Receieves MLK Spirit Award

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Today (Jan. 15) is the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth. So it is fitting that a man committed to public service received an award bearing King’s name. During the city’s MLK Staff Celebration at Lee Center this afternoon, Alexandria Police Patrol Lieutenant Marcus Downey received the MLK Spirit Award for acting as a “powerful example of servant leadership,” according to the APD press release.
“His actions inspire the next generation of officers to adopt values of compassion, service, and civic responsibility, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust,” the press release reads.
City Manager Jim Parajon presented the award.
Lt. Downey makes a difference in the city by encouraging his fellow officers to give out food at ALIVE!, serve meals at the Alexandria Community Shelter, and deliver with Meals on Wheels.
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