DAYTON — Local law enforcement are working to build stronger relationships with local kids at the Police and Youth Together camp this week.
The National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton put on the free camp for children 10 to 13 years old at the Dayton FOP Lodge.
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The goal of the week-long camp has been to establish a better relationship between the community and law enforcement.
“Just trying to show the community, especially our younger youth that we’re one of them, that we’re part of the community and they can trust us and be with us,” Sheriff Rob Streck said on Thursday. “If they need us, the can ask for us.”
On Thursday, the Sheriff’s office SWAT Team had a obstacle course for the kids.
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The camp has been teaching kids leadership skills, such as how to accept differences and to disagree respectfully.
This will not be the last camp for kids to attend this year. There is one scheduled for next month and one in July.
More details about the camp and how to register can be found here.
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