Baltimore - Van Brooks

2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award Recipient

FBI Director Christopher Wray presents Baltimore Division recipient Van Brooks with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019.

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The Baltimore Division honors Van Brooks, the founder of the Safe Alternative Foundation for Education, or SAFE. Brooks offers free programs at his SAFE Center after school, on weekends, and in the summer. Students can take advantage of hands-on activities like computer coding and robotics. Students also build positive relationships with local law enforcement by playing tag football and other games

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Director’s Community Leadership Awards

FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders

In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on May 3, 2019, Director Christopher Wray recognized the recipients of the 2018 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations on behalf of their communities.

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