Boise’s first domestic violence detective turns in her badge, hundreds celebrate her legacy
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Boise Police Department Bids Farewell to Detective Sherri Cameron
Introduction
The Boise Police Department (BPD) recently said goodbye to Detective Sherri Cameron, a dedicated officer who made a significant impact on the lives of domestic violence victims.
Background
Det. Cameron joined BPD in 1998 as a patrol officer, responding to various service calls. She later became a crime scene investigator, frequently dealing with cases involving family violence.
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Commitment to Victims
Det. Cameron had the opportunity to spend more time with victims and their families, collecting evidence and taking photographs. This allowed her to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by domestic violence victims.
Advocacy for Children
Det. Cameron’s passion for helping children motivated her to become a full-time domestic violence detective. She recognized that children often lack a voice in such situations and wanted to make a difference.
Retirement
After serving as Boise’s sole domestic violence detective for twelve years, Det. Cameron retired on April 26. She expressed mixed emotions about the end of her career but found closure by spending her last day on patrol with her 19-year-old son.
Legacy
Det. Cameron’s legacy is rooted in her dedication to preventing children from entering the system as victims of domestic violence. She hopes that her work will inspire lasting change and empower victims to seek help.
Recognition and Support
Upon her retirement, Det. Cameron received overwhelming support from the community, including heartfelt comments from former victims. Her impact as an advocate and voice for the voiceless was truly remarkable.
Continued Work
Although retired, Det. Cameron plans to continue her work in raising awareness about domestic violence through trainings for law enforcement agencies.
Conclusion
The Boise Police Department held a retirement party to honor Det. Cameron’s contributions. Her dedication and commitment to helping domestic violence victims will have a lasting impact on the community.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. No Poverty
– Target 1.5: By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters.
– Indicator 1.5.2: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in relation to global gross domestic product (GDP).
3. Good Health and Well-being
– Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases.
– Indicator 3.3.5: Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases.
4. Quality Education
– Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
– Indicator 4.7.1: Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment.
5. Gender Equality
– Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
– Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age group.
10. Reduced Inequalities
– Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
– Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by age, sex, and persons with disabilities.
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
– Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
– Indicator 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age group, and cause.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| No Poverty | 1.5: Build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations | 1.5.2: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in relation to global GDP |
| Good Health and Well-being | 3.3: End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases | 3.3.5: Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases |
| Quality Education | 4.7: Ensure all learners acquire knowledge and skills for sustainable development | 4.7.1: Extent of global citizenship education and education for sustainable development mainstreaming |
| Gender Equality | 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls | 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to violence by an intimate partner |
| Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all | 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50% of median income |
| Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | 16.1: Reduce all forms of violence and related death rates | 16.1.2: Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population |
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