January 2025: Co-Creating New Pathways for Youth Engagement

Youth-focused policing has become a priority for many agencies around the world. By interacting with the local youth early, police aim to prevent delinquency and guide them away from criminal activities through educational, interactive programs. This proactive approach creates a safer, more connected, and supportive community by forging a foundation of mutual respect and understanding.

GUEST EDITOR: Alana Richardson

Articles

• Co-Creating New Pathways for Youth Engagement

  By Stephen Redfearn, Chief, Boulder Police Department, and Jennifer Ciplet, Senior Communications Manager for Public Safety and Critical Response, City of Boulder, Colorado
  Talk to most young people today, and they will express that times are hard. Youth are dealing with mental health issues, financial pressures, inequities, and othe...

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• From a Vision to Success

  By Andrew Siebenborn, Lieutenant, Sioux Falls Police Department, South Dakota
  The mission statement of the Sioux Falls Police Department (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) is “Partnering with the community to serve, protect, and promote quality ...

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• Supporting Youth Beyond the Call

  By Matthew S. Rudd, Community Justice Coordinator, and Tracy A. Swan, Public Safety Reform Strategist, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, New Jersey
  School started well enough at the beginning of the year. However, when siblings Michael and Maya returned from winter break with their classmates, something was noticeably different. (Youth’s names ...

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• Equipping and Empowering Youth for Success

  By Dave Sims, Captain, Commander, Community Engagement Bureau, and Rachel Skidmore, Director, Office of Community Engagement, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada
  Las Vegas, Nevada, often recognized for its glimmering lights and vibrant nightlife, is a city that embodies both excitement and challenges. Beneath the surface of entertainment lies a pressing conce...

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