Dutchess County Youth & Police Initiative
The Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) is a way for youth, police departments and community organizations to build positive change and trust. The YPI curriculum produces strong, sustainable relationships that positively impact youth and police while reducing risk factors for delinquency and police targeting.
Over the course of five, 2.5 hour after school sessions, police officers and specially selected youth from local high schools will share histories, complete team building exercises and roleplay scenarios, concluding with a Saturday graduation ceremony.