High school students in Haliburton County who are interested in pursuing a career in policing can take part in an upcoming youth in policing academy.
The Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hosting a five-week program beginning on March 25 for students in Grades 9 to 12 who reside in the Haliburton Highlands area.
“If you’re considering a future in policing or simply want to learn more about the profession and what the OPP has to offer, this academy could be the perfect opportunity for you,” reads a media release from Haliburton Highlands OPP.
According to the OPP, participants in the interactive program will gain “hands-on insight” into a variety of policing areas, including general patrol duties, major criminal investigations, canine services, emergency response, forensic identification, and impaired driving investigations
The youth in policing academy will be hosted at the Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment at 12598 Highway 35 in Minden on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. from March 25 until April 29.
Applications forms are available at the Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment or at the front desk of Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (5358 Haliburton County Road 21, Haliburton) and can be submitted at either location. The application deadline is March 9 and successful applicants will be notified by email.
