A Cold Lake youth may have an opportunity for their voice to be represented on an upcoming policing committee for the city.
At a recent Corporate Priorities Committee meeting, council members discussed the potential of inviting a member of Cold Lake’s youth to join with some councillors and other members of the public on a committee meant to act as a liaison between Council, the RCMP detachment, and the citizens of Cold Lake.
“We want to give our youth a voice to be heard, especially on important matters like safety,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “We’re hoping this youth can provide a perspective on our community that we haven’t otherwise considered.”
The Police Act in Alberta recently underwent changes, requiring municipalities with populations of 15,000 or more to establish a policing committee. If approved at a future council meeting, the youth spot would be filled by a person between the ages of 16 and 18.
Council will be reviewing a bylaw to establish a policing committee at their Oct. 24 meeting.
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Policing committee to see potential youth member: Cold Lake
A Cold Lake youth may have an opportunity for their voice to be represented on an upcoming policing committee for the city.
At a recent Corporate Priorities Committee meeting, council members discussed the potential of inviting a member of Cold Lake’s youth to join with some councillors and other members of the public on a committee meant to act as a liaison between Council, the RCMP detachment, and the citizens of Cold Lake.
“We want to give our youth a voice to be heard, especially on important matters like safety,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “We’re hoping this youth can provide a perspective on our community that we haven’t otherwise considered.”
The Police Act in Alberta recently underwent changes, requiring municipalities with populations of 15,000 or more to establish a policing committee. If approved at a future council meeting, the youth spot would be filled by a person between the ages of 16 and 18.
Council will be reviewing a bylaw to establish a policing committee at their Oct. 24 meeting.
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