PHOTOS: Peterborough Police Have a Fishing Day With Peterborough Bigs and Camp Kids

The Peterborough Police Service had a fishing day with children from Big Brothers Big Sisters Peterborough (PTBO Bigs) and camp kids from the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters (OFAH) filled the day with activities on Tuesday afternoon.

K9 Gryphon helps Constable Dillon Wentworth (left) catch Bryson Cumming, Fleming Police Foundations student (right) during a demonstration at the OFAH fishing event. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

The intro to fishing event was held at OFAH’s facility, with 62 children participating: 22 from PTBO Bigs and 40 from the OFAH camp.

“This day gives the youth the opportunity to see the offices in a common space,” explained Meribeth Burley, OFAH conservation education coordinator. “They can see the officers participating, helping and doing activities that they like too.”

Activities included a scavenger hunt, lure making, police K9 demonstration and more.

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“It (the children) helps build a good relationship with them (Peterborough Police),” said Const. Andrew Eason. “The activities are cool but when we can add the policing aspect, I think that’s really important.”

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