Annually, local youth are selected to participate in Halton Regional Police Service's (HRPS) ten-week Police Ethnic and Cultural Education Youth Leadership Program (PEACE).

PEACE students work closely with members of the HRPS to improve their cultural proficiency, communication and leadership skills.

Apply to the PEACE Program

Thank you for your interest but we are no longer accepting applications for our Winter PEACE Session. Please check back for our next session intake.

PEACE Program Eligibility

To be considered for the Halton Regional Police Service PEACE Youth Leadership Program, candidates must:

  • Have an interest in policing and diversity
  • Be a registered high school student in Halton in good standing
  • Reside in the region of Halton
  • Pass reference, employment and criminal background checks
  • Be willing to obtain 6 hours of recognized community work outside program hours (must be approved by PEACE instructors and obtained while the PEACE program is in session)

PEACE Program Areas of Focus

PEACE Youth Leadership Program participants will participate in several activities involving the following areas:

  • A day in the life of a Police Officer
  • Leadership and planning for your future
  • Black History Education
  • Indigenous Awareness
  • Tour of Humanity provided by the Simon Wiesenthal Centre
  • Hands on demonstrations and scenarios provided by our Training Bureau and Emergency Services Unit

Contact Information

To learn more about the PEACE Youth Leadership Program, contact:

Sergeant Ryan Smith
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Phone: 905-825-4777 ext. 5130