Frederica Wilson tweeted the following:
"I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Judge Marcia Cooke. Miami-Dade county lost a trailblazer and a giant within the legal community. My heartfelt condolences go out to Judge Cookes family. miamiherald.com/article2627829"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Frederica Wilson:
"After 30 years of spearheading this program, we know these interactions profoundly impact our boys and ease those tensions. Miami-Dade County has become a model for bridging the communication gap on both sides and is a place where working with the police makes the dream work."Read on Twitter
"CultureYouthConversation Tension Understanding ProfilingThese are the terms we need to vocalize our problems with the police."Read on Twitter
"As the founder of the @5000RoleModels of Excellence Program, Ive prioritized creating positive interactions between our communitys youth and over 35 law enforcement departments. We engage in candid conversations that bridge those preconceptions and apprehensions."Read on Twitter