YOUTH INITIATIVES

Recognizing the importance of prevention efforts as well as enforcement in reducing crime, especially juvenile delinquency,

the Mansfield Police Division is involved in, coordinates or collaborates in many initiatives focusing on the high delinquency

periods of 3:00pm to 9:00pm.

Police Athletic League—
Approximately 2500 youth participated in the PAL (Police Athletic League) activities and programs including PAL baseball,

basketball, boxing, and football. These programs also included A.C.E., Leadership Club, Golden Age Club, PAL Shutterbugs,

Club 36, and M.A.C Club. The PAL neighborhood study centers and computer labs are equipped with educational software,

homework assistance, and reading skill programs. The Division was awarded a PAL Youth Leadership Grant which was

attended regularly by 10 students who did various community services/projects around the area including, litter pick-up,

gardening, senior citizen visits, and food collection.  READ MORE

D.A.R.E.—
The DARE program served over 380 students in the 6th grade at eleven area schools, public and private. The students

participated in Drug awareness classes, poster contests, and the annual DARE Olympics which was held at the PAL gym.

Approximately 80 students participated in the Olympics which was staffed by 20 volunteers including members of MPD,

RCSO, and APA. Officer Shay is the Divisions DARE officer and was elected to the State DARE Board during this year's

conference.   READ MORE

Safety Town—
Safety Town saw many changes. The location was moved from Brinkerhoff School to Woodland School which posed many

challenges to the staff. The staff managed the challenges well and successfully put 203 kids through the educational and

awareness program. Ginger Antrican took over as Safety Town Director and did a fantastic job of managing the staff and the

challenges of the new location. Safety Town also entered a float in the city's Bicentennial Parade.  READ MORE

Explorers—
Officer Lumadue oversees the Explorers after taking over for Officer Bond half way through the year due to his transfer to

METRICH task force.  There are 27 members and 3 civilian advisers. Members range in age from 11-27 years. They

participated in the State Explorer Competition and traveled to Colorado where they competed in the National Explorer

Competition. The Explorers with the assistance of Reserve and Auxiliary Officers parked over 8,000 vehicles at the Haunted

Prison, their yearly fundraising event and raised over $15,000. The Explorers also assisted at every parade and special event

including NASCAR, Cruise-in, and Superbike. Officer Lumadue and his advisors put together a recruitment flyer that features

the new Division’s cruiser design.  READ MORE