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The Guelph Police Service is dedicated to helping youth of all ages. Are you or is someone you know affected by bullying? Are you or is someone you know dealing with poor mental health? Please visit these resources for help.

Youth Engagement Program

We are NOT currently accepting applications for the Youth Engagement Program. 

The Youth Engagement Program is designed to be an interactive and informative after school learning program about policing.

Learn and discover:

  • Recruiting and Training Unit
  • Forensic Identification Unit
  • Traffic Services Unit
  • Tactical Response Unit
  • Drug Unit
  • Canine Unit

And many more!

Who?

Guelph students in grades 10 to 12+.

Where?

Guelph Police Services Headquarters at 15 Wyndham St. S.

When?

Every Tuesday night.

Benefits of Joining the Youth Engagement Program

  • Earn 20 community service hours
  • Build your resume and network
  • No cost to join

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Youth Engagement Program, which will run on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. from November 5, 2024, until January 21, 2025, with a two-week break over the holidays. To apply please send a resume and cover letter to Const. Hinchliffe at phinchliffe@guelphpolice.ca. 

Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI)

We are currently accepting applications for the YIPI. 

YIPI application

Reasons to consider YIPI:

  • You will gain exposure to the career of policing and have the opportunity to interact with many different sectors of the police service
  • You will strongly contribute to the work environment through diverse, educational and meaningful work assignments
  • You will get CPR and First Aid certified
  • You will further develop your leadership skills
  • Work full time from July 2 - August 22, 2025

 

THINK Initiative

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Social Media

Follow us on Instagram!

@guelphpoliceservice

High School Resource Officers, Const. James Nightingale and Const. Mason Melitzer

@officer_jamesn & @officermasongps

School Safety, Const. Natasha Grant

@officernatasha 

Follow us on Twitter!

@guelphpolice

High School Resource Officer, Const. James Nightingale

@cstnightingale