City calling Off the Record pilot project a big success
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LETHBRIDGE, AB – The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) collaborated on a new pilot program, which they are deeming a success.
The Off the Record program saw the two organizations team up to host recreational events in public parks throughout the community, allowing youths in Lethbridge to have a mentorship opportunity with off-duty officers through sport.
The pilot project, which was created through the Building Safer Communities grant-funded program, ran throughout July and August and saw more than 60 youth and 20 off-duty officers participating in soccer, basketball and football in City parks.
Constable Brooklyn Peterson said, “Off The Record has been a great opportunity to connect with the youth in our community in a fun way and create new relationships outside the uniform. It’s a great reminder for participants that police officers are just people too. We like to have fun and want to help make a difference for them and our community.”
