“The Detroit Police Department and myself personally, as well as many others, have definitely been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. There have been some challenges that us as Police Officers have had to overcome and we know that it’s part of the job. Despite the increased danger I push on by understanding the meaning of essential. Essential means absolutely necessary. Beating COVID-19 will require a team effort, flexible policing, and providing essential services. I stay positive by focusing on constructive aspects such as the significant drop in crime rates,  remembering our community prior to COVID-19, and knowing we will get through this together.”