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A Smile Cookie Car Air Freshener - What A Concept!

9/21/2014

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By Anne McCoy
What a great week!  I had so much fun travelling around the District delivering Tim Hortons Smile Cookies to children in the schools this week.  Quite possibly, I had the best smelling cruiser in the entire province this week! 

 I'd like to give a big THANK YOU to Gord McQuarrie and his staff at our Fort Frances Tim Hortons for all their hard work and dedication to this campaign in support of Community Policing Committee Youth Initiatives in our District.  A few years ago, I spoke to Gord and asked him why he had such strong commitment to this program....he said "I want to keep the police in the schools - its important".  And, you know what?  He's right!  His comments made me pause and reflect on what's important about community policing and why its important.....

Police being in the schools to support youth is more than just a "walk
through" of a school during the school day or delivering an online safety presentation!   Police officers working along side of community partners in their daily duties and contribute to the building blocks of healthy development—known as Developmental Assets.  These assets are both internal and external that help young children grow up to be healthy, caring, and responsible adults.  When I started my career in Nipigon, ON over twenty one years ago, my coach officer - Steve Stresman modelled this very concept - he demonstrated the importance of not only policing my communities but also how to get involved, talk to people and intentionally become a part of my communities.  

Police officers provide support to families, school communities and neighbourhoods in a number of ways - whether its through their policing experiences or by sharing their time and lending a kind word of advice.  Officers who purposely involve themselves in the lives of youth and  communities demonstrate to youth that they are valued by others and in turn youth will value themselves.  Often, many youth crave clear expectations and boundaries because they may not have that environment at home.  Officers are often viewed as role models and looked upon  by youth to demonstrate responsible behaviour, integrity and honesty.  Police often work AND volunteer within their communities to provide safe, healthy and structured activities for youth like my coworkers who coach judo, or hockey, or Air Cadets or skating, plus so many more.  Many of the officers I've worked with over the years have helped to develop social competencies in youth including teaching peaceful conflict resolution or decision making skills.  Others will work with youth to encourage positive self identity to ensure they develop a sense of purpose.  There will always be some youth who need more a little more external supports than others and officers sometimes help to fill that space in the best and worst of situations.  By being there for our communities, all of these developmental assets help to build protective factors which empower youth when it comes to negative peer pressure and dangerous situations in hopes that kids will grow up to lead healthy and successful lives.

So you see....its more than just about enjoying a delicious chocolate chunk cookie...it's so much more.   Thanks Gord. 

See you in the schools :)

 






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First SAPT BBQ a Success!

9/6/2014

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By Anne McCoy

A few years ago, the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team amalgamated with the Opiate Task Force.  As a result, the team saw a great group of stakeholders merge together with the goal of working together to heighten community awareness of treatment, prevention and law enforcement with regard to substance misuse.  In order to find their true direction, the team ventured through a process of aligning their Terms of Reference and policies.  Anyone who has done this, knows its not the most exciting process and is very slow.  The team recognized that administration was absorbing most of the energy and decided to get back to program delivery - the very heart and soul of SAPT!  

In the spring of 2013, SAPT decided it was time to get back to "DOING!" and they coordinated a DEC Conference (Drug Endangered Children) based on a successful workshop held in Thunder Bay.  The team filled the Adventure Inn conference room and hosted a variety of guest speakers with favourable feedback.  The conference proved that the need was there and many agencies and individuals were keen to learn more as to how they could support their communities!

In the spring of 2014, SAPT partnered with the Rainy River District Community Policing Committee.   The team decided to take on a new project based on community BBQ's occurring in Kenora and Dryden areas.  On September 6, 2014, with support from various stakeholders, SAPT held their very first Community BBQ Celebrating Safety at Point Park in Fort Frances, ON.  The event was designed to bring SAPT partners together with children and their families to demonstrate what supports and resources are available to support them.  Each agency ensured they had an activity for children, the Kiwanis Club provided a FREE BBQ.....and SAPT had three BOUNCY CASTLES for the kids!  The event was a great success and completely surpassed all expectations with over 450 people attending!  

On behalf of the Rainy River District Committee, I would like to congratulate SAPT on their success and welcome them to the fold of RRDCPC.  We are excited to work together to support youth and their families within the District and already have more events planned for the upcoming year! 

Anyone who is interested in joining SAPT, may contact Tiffany Clifford-Smith, Chairperson at the United Native Friendship Centre.   

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Exciting days ahead!

9/4/2014

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By Anne McCoy
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One of best parts of my job is when I get to work with community partners from across this District.  One of the greatest strengths of our District is the fact that people are really good at collaborating.  They love to have to opportunity to get creative and are passionate about accomplishing goals.  Now, if the task focuses on supporting youth....LOOK OUT!  Motivation and inspiration are always at the table and the team becomes unstoppable! 

Today, I met with the Community Policing Committee and it was great to see that we had some new faces to discuss Project Safe Halloween...can you believe this project is 12 years old?!  What a great meeting.  New faces equals new creativity and a surge in positive energy.   It was awesome.  As decisions were made, people  stepped up to complete tasks and just like that, we're pumped up and ready to go! 

New and exciting safety messages are coming to Project Safe Halloween this October and be able to celebrate our successes on our new website!  We will have new reflective products for kids across the District, fun events and activities for our youth and a community celebration coming for families in Fort Frances on Halloween thanks to the Moffatt Fund!  Stay tuned....its going to be great. 

We're always looking for extra hands to help out....if you're interested, be sure to complete the "Contact Us" section.  If you like to celebrate Halloween, then you're going to want to be involved in this years Project Safe Halloween activities....we're going to have some fun while delivering the message of safety!

 Can hardly wait.  Drop me a line, let's get to work

Anne 


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    Cst Anne McCoy

    Anne McCoy is the Rainy River District OPP Detachment Community Services/Media Relations Officer.  She has 21 years of policing experience and enjoys working to support her communities. 

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On November 4th, the Township of Emo in conjunction with the North Western Health Unit is hosting a Family Safety Night.  This is an event that hopes to increase awareness of the various health, safety and community services available in Emo and the Rainy River District. 
As a service industry, I would like to extend an invitation to you to participate in the Emo Family Safety Night.  It will take place upstairs at the Emo Arena and run from 3:30-6:00 p.m.  Those who participate will have the opportunity to set up a booth where they can give community members information about the services they offer. 
Our hope is that this will be a fun and interactive family event, so the more creative you are with your booth, the better! 
If you would like to participate, or would like more information please feel free to email or call me at the below phone number.

Allison Cox
Recreation Director/Community Development
Township of Emo
807-482-2378

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