The RCMP and Youth

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What are we going to talk about today guys?

Safety!

Safety?

Nice Bike. Good job Reilly.

What most concerns me is violence, fighting.

The choices that you make are going to affect the future

We’re going to take you, going to put you in a cell.

Jails are just the big recruiting ground for gangs.

If it can make a difference in one child’s life, it’s well worth it.

Even though they look like these hardened criminals, they’re just kids.

Episode: April 13 and 16, 2010

Police officers are in a unique position to play an important role in the lives of young people. Constables Lois Cormier and Earl Woods are devoted to working with youth and making a huge difference in their communities. Lois is a Community Relations Officer in Thompson, Manitoba, working tirelessly to prevent gang violence and chronic drug abuse. Earl Woods is a School Resource Officer in Souris, PEI. His influence has been profound in reducing youth crime in his community. Whether they’re dealing with victims, offenders, parents or teachers, these dedicated police officers reflect the RCMP’s desire to connect with and relate to young Canadians.