A Police & Youth Initiative to Better the Community
Source: Area OPP
Date: Sat Mar 24 02:26:21 MST 2018
The inaugural meeting of the Huron OPP Police-Youth Advisory Council (YAC) took place three weeks ago and based on the exuberance and positive energy at the first meeting the Police-Youth Advisory Council got off to a great start.
Currently the Police-YAC is comprised of about a dozen grade 9 to grade 12 students from each of the five Huron County High Schools, with a total membership expected to be around 20 students. The council is co-chaired by a member from the Huron OPP Detachment and a student representative.
"To say our first meeting was a success would be an understatement. It was very rewarding and inspiring to be part of the Police - Youth Advisory Council launch. I anticipate this council will not only provide varied opportunities for youth leadership & personal development, it will also help Huron OPP further connect and collaborate with our high school students. Strengthening and building trusting relationships with students will also help us identify and address any concerns and issues our youth may be experiencing."
- Huron OPP Detachment Commander, Inspector Jason YOUNAN
Some of the core responsibilities and objectives of the YAC are as follows:
Enhance and develop student leaders through police leadership
Empower youth to problem solve and develop creative strategies related to community issues
Act as a liaison between police and youth
Expose youth to varied aspects of policing through presentations and skill building exercises.
Gain valuable & rewarding volunteer experience
The Huron OPP Police-YAC also has plans to host informative presentations and demonstrations on a regular basis including Canine, Emergency Response, Recruitment, Traffic Collision Investigation/Reconstruction, Community Mobilization Strategies, Community Partners, Media Relations, Drug Recognition Evaluation for Impaired Driving and more.
If you are a high school student that wants to grow and make a difference in your community this opportunity might be right for you. The Police-YAC is looking for members that can attend monthly meetings for a one year commitment.
Should you wish to apply, students are encouraged to contact their Principal or Vice-Principal for an application and further details.