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Youth Ticketed for Good Behaviour

Posted on | March 25, 2010 | No Comments

In a unique partnership, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), the Yorkton Alliance of Asset Champions, and the RCMP are launching a Positive Ticketing program to build positive relationships with youth in Yorkton and area.

The program’s main goals are to engage youth, increase positive interaction with law enforcement and develop future community leaders. 

Local enforcement will give out tickets to youth in the Yorkton area for practising good behaviours.  Positive tickets can be given out for things like attending school regularly, wearing a helmet when riding a bike or using a seatbelt while driving.

The tickets will include free passes for swimming, movies or sporting events as well for food and other treats.

“SGI’s support enhances our community alliance approach to developing positive relationships,” Yorkton RCMP Corporal Wes Heuchert said.  “Positive ticketing by police is getting back to small town policing and it helps youth see police officers as a source of support, instead of just stern enforcers of the law.”

The project was developed by the Yorkton Alliance of Asset Champions, which is supported by 20 community agencies and business leaders.

“Our organization is committed to cultivating a shared community vision,” Yorkton Alliance of Asset Champions Co-Chairperson Andrew Sedley said.  “We plan to help young people develop through positive relationships with the police and the community as a whole.”

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