Decision details

PC Craig Stamp, Youth Engagement Officer from Police Scotland gave a verbal update to the Committee on Youth Engagement in Argyll and Bute. The Committee noted that there are 4 Youth Engagement Officers in the area who have been appointed as a result in legislative requirements which has been encouraged and fully supported by the Community Planning Partnership.  The role is to ensure there is a visible presence in and around schools and town centres that sees Police Officers seek to engage with young people whilst working with local authorities and breaking down barriers perceived of Police Officers.  Initiatives such as the Choices for Life programme of education have been delivered to high schools with positive feedback and the Don’t Know, Click No campaign designed to prevent cyber bullying and promote internet safety were also noted.  Other areas included in the role are the protection of vulnerable groups and early intervention with parents; road safety and road crime; working with partners in NHS providing mental health and wellbeing workshop days and as part of the Prevent Contest Strategy 90 plus teachers have been trained in Prevent.

Decision

The Committee noted the update.

(Reference: Verbal Report by PC Stamp)