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To Protect and Serve: A conversation with the newly appointed Police Chief Frank Fowler By Ken Jackson
I sat down with newly appointed Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler to discuss his new position and get an opportunity to introduce the community to a man who has been described as “down to earth” and “approachable.”
Chief Frank Fowler is a military veteran and 20-year member of the Syracuse Police Department.
“I took the police exam just to see if I could pass it. I passed the exam and when I got the canvass letter, it said ‘call if you’re interested in pursuing a career with the Syracuse Police Department.’ So I called to inquire to see about the next step,” Fowler said.
In the ensuing days, he reflected on his upbringing in St. Louis and his history with the police department as a youth and thought, “Why not me?”
Fowler reflects for a moment on his youth, “I didn’t have very positive interactions with the police when I was growing up as a kid. I’m a firm believer that any constructive change has to start from within. Whether it’s something a human being decides to... More | View all cover stories
The Alliance Network to Celebrate 13th AnniversaryPosted on 02/01/10 Photo: Outstanding Advocacy for the Rights of Women and Minorities Honoree Walt Shepperd
The Alliance Network has a history of working on the social, economic, health, youth, and political issues that affect the... More
December's Unemployment Rate Matches 26-Year HighPosted on 01/21/10 ALBANY, NY (01/21/2010)(readMedia)-- New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate climbed over the month from 8.6 percent in November to 9.0 percent in December 2009, matching a 26-year high, the State Labor... More
GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Posted on 01/18/10 “As a free nation chooses its heroes and heroines, a free nation interprets its history and shapes its destiny. The commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose legacy we celebrate today, can... More
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