Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw on June 16, 2024 Credit: Photo via TampaPD/Twitter

The jury’s still out on whether or not the Tampa Police Department’s celebration of its Black officers matches its actions (just as Rufus Lewis).

Still, TPD’s Black History Committee will host a Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday when it brings food trucks, games and more to Perry Harvey Sr. Park.

The committee says its mission is to bridge the gap between police officers and community members.

“The committee creates this connection by working in partnership with our community through outreach focused on educational awareness and contributions of African Americans in law enforcement,” TPD writes. “Through highlighting the importance of the diversity and uplifting our community, we will all be safer together.”

There’s no cover for Tampa Police Department’s Juneteenth Summer Block Party on Wednesday, June 19 at Perry Harvey Sr. Park in Tampa.

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This article appears in Jun 13-19, 2024.