PCAB Blogpost:  Leo Duque

Leo Duque has been the first Chair of the Police Community Advisory Board.  Leo lives in Essex Junction but is originally from Columbia.  He has lived in the USA for more than 20 years. 

Leo works as a Webmaster for Special Docs, an IT company that helps doctors transition from traditional practices to a concierge practice.  Leo and his wife used to live in South Burlington but  moved to Essex just after the pandemic.  Leo says that Essex seemed more accessible for engagement within the community.

Leo joined PCAB because he is curious about local laws and law enforcement.  He wondered if he lives in the kind of town where encounters with law enforcement felt okay and reasonable?  Or would they be difficult or negative.    Leo says he is pleasantly surprised with the Essex Police department’s openness  and the PCAB’s role with EPD.  

Sadly, Leo has completed a one-year term and is moving on from the PCAB.  Leo would like people in the City and Town to know that  the Police Community Advisory Board is an available resource for them.  He would also like to see citizens attend our Open meetings.  

“PCAB is a bridge for the community and the police.”  Says Leo Duque