The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has launched its first Youth Police Academy.
Twenty students have been accepted into the program, which began with an orientation session on March 25, followed by a second class on April 1.
Throughout the academy, participants will get an inside look at a variety of specialized OPP units, with guest speakers sharing their real-world experience and expertise.
The April 1 session included a K9 demonstration, along with information on the roles of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the SAVE Unit (Snow Vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicle, Vessel Enforcement and Education).
Police say they are encouraged by the strong interest and engagement from the students as the program continues.
