The Community Services Section consists of three Special Constables, who provide crime prevention and public safety education to community groups, elementary schools, and high schools.
Our educational presentations and programs:
Select a program name to learn more.
Bicycle Rodeos
Each spring and summer, local clubs, church groups, and community agencies request Bike Safety Rodeos. We work with each group to provide hands-on training for participants to increase their level of awareness and ability as it relates to safe cycling practices.
For further information about bicycle rodeos, you may contact Community Services at (519) 352-4650. We will also post information on upcoming events on our home page.
School Programs
For information about the programs below, please call 519-352-4650.
| School Program | Grade(s) |
|---|---|
| Community Helper / Police Officer is Your Friend | Junior Kindergarten – Grade 1 |
| Bullying, Anger and Harassment | Grade 2 – Grade 12 |
| Values, Influences and Peers (VIP) | Grade 5 |
| Personal Safety – Home Alone | Grade 5 – 8 |
| Making Good Choices – Drugs | Grade 6 – 12 |
| Internet Safety / Cyberbullying | Grade 6 – 12 |
| The Youth Criminal Justice Ace (YCJA) | Grade 7 – 10 |
| IMPACT (Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol) | Grade 11 |
| Policing in Ontario | Grade 11 – 12 |
Values, Influences and Peers (VIP)
V.I.P. is a program that was cooperatively developed by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Ministry of the Solicitor General in 1982. This program is taught locally at the grade five level. The program has a tremendous impact in building a positive community – police relationship with students and their teachers.
The main focus is on mentoring students so that they have a positive self-image and can make good choices despite experiencing negative peer pressure. VIP is an awareness program meant to be preventative and proactive in nature.
The 2022/2023 plaque and winning design t-shirt were presented to Amalie DeHann from St. Ursula Council #9551, Knights of Columbus, by Mr. Gerard Masse, Special Constable Brooks, and Special Constable Koldyk of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Section of Chatham-Kent Police Service. Amalie’s t-shirt design will be worn by all of the V.I.P. graduates in the St. Clair District Catholic School Board in Chatham.
The 2022/2023 plaque and winning design t-shirt were presented to Jordyn Lafaive by the Wheatley Optimist Club and Special Constable Koldyk of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Section of Chatham-Kent Police Service. Jordyn’s design will be worn by all of the V.I.P. graduates in the public schools within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and all of the schools in Wallaceburg.
Every student who graduates from the VIP program in Chatham-Kent for the Lambton-Kent District School Board will receive a t-shirt with this winning design.