DeKalb police sergeant surprised with national “Hometown Hero” honor for mentoring kids through PAL programs

Sergeant Howard Jenkins was recognized ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebration for his work building trust, mentorship and opportunity for young people across

For years, kids walking into DeKalb County’s Police Athletic League programs have known Sergeant Howard Jenkins as the officer who cheers from the sidelines, helps with homework, checks in after school, and reminds them that somebody believes in them.

This week, that quiet work received national recognition.

Howard Jenkins was surprised inside a classroom full of students and community leaders as the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia

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