The Danville Police Department will conduct a H.E.A.R.T. (Heal and Engage After Recent Trauma) Walk Thursday, June 29, at 4 p.m. in the 200 block of Southland Drive.
This walk is in response to the homicide investigation that occurred yesterday, June 28. Read more here: https://www.danvilleva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5492.
The goal of a H.E.A.R.T. Walk is to express to the community the police department cares about their well-being. This is not a walk to gather more information. It is a check-in on Danville residents. During the walk, if an individual needs counseling or any additional resource or service, they will be connected to the proper organization for further assistance.
Additionally, this walk allows police officers to provide the neighbors with accurate facts on the incident. The police department feels these walks make neighbors feel safe, validated, and heard. These walks are scheduled each time there is a major occurrence in the city.