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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK5176 | Last Full Update: 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Non-emergency Local 905-825-4777; Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511 or 519-853-2111 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-990-8199 |
| Fax | 905-825-9416 |
| info@haltonpolice.ca | |
| Website | www.haltonpolice.ca/community/youth/index.php |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonPoliceService/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/haltonpolice/?hl=en LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-regional-police-service Twitter: twitter.com/HaltonPolice YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/HRPSBronte/featured |
| Primary Contact | Sergeant Richard Judson; Phone: 905-825-4777 ext 4727 |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The service offers a number of community initiatives for youth in Halton Region: Children's Safety Village * a miniature town with buildings, paved roads, traffic signals, railroad crossing and sidewalks on a 1.5 acre site adjacent to Police Headquarters * free field trips to Kindergarten, Grade 2 and Grade 3 classes in Halton Region * village is not open to the general public * for more information visit the website or contact Cindy Lawrence, Safety Village Coordinator at 905-878-4747 ext 5067 or email cindy.lawrence@haltonpolice.ca B.R.A.V.O.(Building Respect, Attitudes and Values with Others) * for Grade 6 students * teaches kids how to recognize and resist pressures that may influence them to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, marihuana and other drugs * also explores issues such as bullying, technology, and the law B.R.A.V.O. Encore * for Grade 7 and 8 students * reinforces the B.R.A.V.O. curriculum and covers other topics including the role of the Service's High School Liaison Officers (HSLOs) * topics are determined by the principal, teacher and/or Elementary School Liaison Officer (ESLO) to fit school/class needs * for more information visit the website or contact Sgt. Richard Judson at 905-825-4747 ext 4727 PEACE (Police Ethnic And Cultural Education Youth Leadership Program) * for high school students * students improve their cultural proficiency, communication and leadership skills and experience all aspects of policing - from mock initial calls to the scene, through to the arrest and mock trial of the accused * uses in-class sessions and realistic scenarios * for more information visit the website, contact your High School Liaison Officer or call Cst. Ron Ferlin at 905-825-4747 ext 5169 or email ron.ferlin@haltonpolice.ca Youth In Policing Initiative (Y.I.P.I.) * available to six high school students annually * students participate in various sections of the police services, support community initiatives and learn valuable life and employment skills * for more information visit the website T.R.A.C.K. (Teen Random Acts of Community Kindness) * a volunteer program for youth ages 13 – 18 who want to work with police to make a difference in their community * participants work alongside volunteer police officers to help promote sustainable life-skills, self-esteem, leadership, diversity, kindness, respect, trust and responsibility while completing fun and meaningful acts of kindness * registration is required and a waiver must be completed * for more information contact Cst. Ron Ferlin at 905-825-4747 ext 5169 or email ron.ferlin@haltonpolice.ca |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Eligibility requirements depend on the program |
| Application | Call or visit the website for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters 2485 North Service Rd W Oakville, ON L6M 3H8 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Bronte Rd S (Regional Rd 25) and North Service Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Education Services |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Employment / Training ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Work Experience ; Youth Recreation Resources |
| Service Categories | Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention ; Bullying Prevention ; Career Exploration ~ High School Students ; Cultural Awareness/Competencies Training ~ High School Students ; Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention ; Personal Safety Education ; Safety Town Programs ; Tobacco Use Education/Prevention ; Traffic Safety Education/Inspections ; Traffic Safety Education/Inspections ~ Children ; Youth Community Service Programs ~ High School Students |
