23
February
2018
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00:30
America/New_York

Hamilton Police Connect with Youth Playing Pond Hockey

The annual event, “Pond Pals” builds positive connections with youth and police while playing an old fashion game of pond hockey.

Members of the Hamilton Police Service, Division three Patrol, traded their work boots for hockey skates when they hit the ice with neighbourhood youth last week. Police responded to Moorland Park, Ancaster, to play a game of outdoor pond hockey with some kids from the neighbourhood.

Constable Jeff Ferguson of Division three, C Squad had the idea in 2016 after seeing a group of youth playing hockey on the outdoor rink. He was speaking with the youth when they challenged him to play. Constable Ferguson declined as he was working but promised he would return with a team of his colleagues, and some hot chocolate, at a later date. This is how the idea for ‘Pond Pals’ was born.

The 2018 edition of Pond Pals took place this past Tuesday at Moorland Park and saw almost a dozen participants interacting with Hamilton police officers while playing pond hockey.

The event was supported by Pro Action Cops & Kids, a charity with the goal of breaking down barriers between youth and police in the community. ProAction has Chapters in Toronto, Durham, Hamilton, Halton and Niagara. If you are interested in learning more about ProAction Cops & Kids please visit www.copsandkids.ca

Authority:

Constable Lorraine Edwards #80 - Media Relations