Honourable Mentions

Constable Terri Lynn Hazell
York Regional Police

Constable Terri Lynn Hazell was nominated for her work in the development, implementation and delivery of the York Regional Police Strategic Approach to Youth Services Program.

The Program includes a community referral developed in conjunction with Ontario’s Ministry of Children and Youth Services and the Community Counselling Services of York Region that is available as an alternative to the formal court process. The program ensures that young people are held accountable for the actions, while still receiving appropriate counseling and support for the underlying causes of their offending behaviour. The Strategic Approach also provides opportunities for youth in conflict with the law to engage in mentoring programs and volunteer opportunities—all of which are facilitated by Cst. Hazell.

In addition, Cst. Hazell has brought pre-existing programs into the York region, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award program which helps youth set and realize specific goals and the Empowered Student Partnership program which gives students a voice in the safety issues of their schools.

Cst. Hazell has achieved all of this by working countless hours outside of her schedule and by being flexible, compassionate and dedicated to youth. She has worked hard to build partnerships with other agencies, and community groups in developing a comprehensive approach to addressing youth issues.

Contact:
Constable Terri Lynn Hazell
(905) 895-1221