Editor: Re: Mountie bridges gaps with soccer, NOW, Sept. 7
Thank you for the article about Const. Kwame Amoateng. What an inspiration this man is in our community.
A year or so ago, a renter moved into our neighbourhood and quickly turned the alley and park into Picadilly Circus with a constant stream of customers buying drugs from him.
Being a quiet street, we quickly noticed the rise in activity and set about recording all the licence plates and descriptions and reporting them to the police. As the Block Watch captain on my street, I had the pleasure of speaking with Const. Amoateng on the phone.
My neighbours visited the community policing office at Highgate and said Amoateng was very helpful, caring and informative. Eventually, the police busted the house and the renter moved out.
What a gem Amoateng is in helping communities and individuals feel connected and empowered.
Theresa Putkey, Burnaby
