With the retirement of Lt. Sharon McInnis from MPD in December, Lt. Barbara Hawkins has been assigned to PSA 102. She comes to the PSA from MPD's school security division.

On Thursday evening, Lt. Hawkins and I met for several hours to discuss PSA 102 issues and objectives for 2007. We walked H Street, met Kenfe Bellay at Sidamo Coffee, Clifton Humphries at the H Street Martini Lounge, and Shawn at the Argonaut. Lt. Hawkins has some terrific ideas and a ton of energy. Meet her and other MPD officers at the Feb. 13 PSA 102 meeting.

Also, I'm bummed to say that career obligations have moved my co-coordinator, Marc Lesnick, to San Diego, Calif. His dedication to the community will be missed. Also, MPD Community Outreach Coordinator Alphonso Coles has moved to new opportunities.

Thanks to Lt. McInnis, Marc, and Alphonso for their service and dedication.

Dave Klavitter