The Halton Police is launching its first ever Youth Advisory Council.
It says that youth in Halton have shown an increased role in the community. The Halton Police adds that it wants to enhance its ability to communicate with and support youth in driving change within the police service and our community.
The goal of the Youth Advisory Council is to:
- Advise the Police Service on how their policies, programs and outreach initiatives are impacting youth living in the Region of Halton;
- Understand how their current programs and initiatives can be enhanced to better support and serve youth and the community;
- Assist in the development of future programs and initiatives to meet the changing needs of the community.
“We recognize that youth are our future and today more than ever, their voices must be heard and have an impact on how we as a Police Service develop programs and initiatives to enhance community safety and well-being. This Youth Advisory Council will be a great addition to our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy by ensuring we have a point of contact between our Police Service and the diverse youth living in the Region of Halton,” says Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie.
The HRPS is looking for youth aged 14-18 who want to inspire change and employ their diverse perspectives and experiences to ensure that our police service is more inclusive and meets the needs of youth living in the Region of Halton. Applications are open.
More information about this initiative and the application process can be found here.
