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The York Regional Police Venturers Company was founded in 1995. The Scouts Canada Police Venturers program was built around the following fundamental beliefs:
- Participation in scouting activities
- Participation in community work
- Participation in social functions
- Participation in exploring the various aspect related to a career in Policing
- The York Regional Police Service, with the assistance of Scouts Canada has become. "A place where Venturers can develop friendships and an awareness of 'self' through company activities."
Vocational Activities
- The youth participate in numerous community functions which include:
- · Assisting at Scouting events
- · Police Memorial Ceremony in Toronto
- · Toys for Tots Program
- · Police Male Chorus Fundraiser
- · Pipes and Drums, Parades
- · Walk for Juvenile Diabetes
- · Serving Christmas Dinner for Charity Organizations
- · International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Vocational Activities
Guest speakers provide the Police Venturers with insight into various units within the York Regional Police Service. Lectures are provided to the youth about the following units:
- · Forensic Identification / CSI
- · Emergency Response Unit
- · Marine / Underwater Recovery
- · Air Support
- · Drugs and Vice
- · Canine
- · Training Branch
- · Search & Rescue
Meetings:
- · South Lake Simcoe Area: meeting every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Police Station on Prospect St. in Newmarket
- · York Head Waters Area: meeting every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Police Station in Richmond Hill located at 171 Major Mackenzie Drive
Why Become a York Regional Police Venturer?
It is a unique opportunity to experience up close the various aspects of policing while participating in activities that give back to the community.
To become a venturer, youth must be:
- · Must be 14-18 years of age
- · A full-time student or employed full-time
- · Submit an Application for Membership for program participants, and a Volunteer Screening Request
- · Abide by the mission, principles and practices of Scouts and the bylaws, policies and procedures of the York Regional Police Venturers
- · Shall make the Venturers promise to the company at the Investiture Ceremony
- · No criminal or Young Person record
Contact us at:
York Regional Police
1-866-876-5423 x6717
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