Community Services Unit continued to support the communities of Peterborough and Lakefield through core programs and tailored services. In 2006, the 25 elementary schools were divided between three officers. The 7 high schools were the responsibility of the fourth Community Services Officer. Each officer delivered the VIP (Value, Influences and Peers) program, Safety Patrol and BEE (Bullies have an Effect on Everyone) program to their schools, and participated in various school community events.
In 2006, the Community Services Unit was actively involved in a number of community presentations and events for various support services, service organizations and charitable fund-raising groups. Over and above the daily responsibilities held by our Community Service members, each officer actively provided cooperative learning for high school students and through the Fleming LINK program, college students participated in field placement with members of our Service. The Safety Patrol Program for elementary school captains and their teams was also coordinated by the Community Services Unit. This Unit’s members were involved in may community events throughout the year, including Police Week, Ident-a-Kid, home shows, drug and alcohol education and Crime Prevention Week. |
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Secondary School Liaison Program continues to be an asset to both our Service and the seven high schools that we serve. Each high school benefits from regular contact with Constable Habgood of the Community Services Unit, resulting in an excellent relationship maintained between the officers and the school principals, teachers, counselors and members of the school boards. Several presentations were delivered to the students, staff and parents on anti-bullying, drugs, sexual harassment, sexual assault, drinking and drive, gangs, internet safety, domestic violence and student crime stoppers.
A new component of the high schools was training the staff and school board officials regarding lockdown procedures.
In 2006, the high school liaison program introduced the “CIVICDUTY” Honda civic vehicle. This vehicle is used when visiting schools and has been a huge hit with the students and throughout our community. This program continues to develop positive links with our youth while creating a safe school environment |
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