The past two decades have shaken up law enforcement. Silent responders were put on pedestals and labeled heroes after 9/11, then vilified after accusations of misconduct saturated media. Agencies had to reinvent to navigate these challenges. Chief Scott Kent with the Alexandria Police Department (APD) will talk about how this has impacted the local department during a one-hour, informative, virtual Listen & Learn event on Tuesday, April 23 from 12-1 pm.

Kent will share highlights of the department’s 2023 annual report and talk about current community trends and the importance of community support, especially after the tragic loss of comrades in Pope County and Burnsville.

The event is open to everyone and is free of charge. Register by visiting the Alexandria Chamber website at alexandriamn.org and look for the registration link on the main page. Listen & Learn is a one-hour informative virtual event hosted by the Alexandria Chamber. These sessions offer information, education, support, and resources on topics that impact the community and its diverse business and organizational partners. For more information, call the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 320-763-3161 or email [email protected].