You can help the Halton police design a Black Heritage Police Cruiser.
The contest is for Black History Month. It’s in collaboration with and supported by the following community partners:
- African Caribbean Council of Halton
- Black Mentorship Inc.
- Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton
- Caribbean and African Coalition of Canada
- Halton Black History Awareness Society
- Halton Regional Police Association
- I am. I can. I will.
Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie says this contest is being held to make up for the lack of in-person events this month.
“Due to the pandemic, we are unfortunately unable to organize or participate in Black History Month events like we historically have. This cruiser is a unique way for us to highlight our commitment to working with and learning more about our region’s African and Caribbean community, not only during Black History Month, but year-round.”
The Halton Police says that all residents are welcome to enter the contest. Design proposals are to highlight the rich history of African and Caribbean culture in the Region of Halton. That includes contributions to the Underground Railroad, as well as key figures, and significant historical landmarks. The HRPS hopes the vehicle wrap could highlight a number of contributions from right here in our own region.
Submissions are being accepted all month long. A selection committee comprised of the HRPS Black Internal Support Network and community partner representatives will select a winning design. The individual who submits the winning design proposal will be awarded a one-time $2,500 youth scholarship to be used personally or by someone of their designation for post-secondary education. This one-time scholarship is funded by the HRPS and the eight community partners listed above.
To learn more about the contest, and to enter, click here.
