(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON.) – Kids may actually look forward to their next meeting with the police, thanks to a recent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) youth initiative developed in partnership with Mac’s Convenience Stores that recognizes positive behaviour with a very cool treat.
In partnership with Mac’s Convenience Stores across Ontario, OPP Detachments will be engaged in the “positive ticketing of young people†who are observed doing random acts of kindness or exhibiting positive behaviour. The ticket is actually a coupon valid for a free 710 ml Froster beverage at all participating Mac’s stores throughout the summer.
In addition to recognizing good behavior by youth, Operation Freeze offers opportunities for OPP officers to interact with youth in a positive manner. In support of the OPP Positive Ticketing Program, some police officers may use the coupons to recognize youth for wearing bicycle helmets, doing good deeds, participating in community activities, picking up trash, deterring crime or observing school crossing rules – while others may use the coupons as literal “icebreakers†to establish a rapport with kids in their patrol area.
Though the reasons for being positive “ticketed†may vary, the end result of this youth positive ticketing initiative is the same for every youngster: a positive police – community experience and a free Froster beverage!
The South Bruce OPP is pleased to participate in a program that recognizes youth for responsible and caring behaviour