The Brockville Police Service participates in the "Chief" For A Day fundraiser for local organizations. Annually, these organizations auction off an opportunity for a youth (ages 10-16) to become Police Chief for a day.

The lucky candidate arrives at Police Headquarters at 9 a.m. and after introductions gets a Police photo ID card.

After touring police headquarters, the "Chief For a Day" then goes on patrol with an officer for an hour, operating radar and takes a walk in the downtown with a beat officer, stopping to visit at local businesses and talk to merchants. Break is selected by the "Chief for a Day" and so far, unanimously, Tim Horton's, for some reason, is the first choice!

Next, a visit to Provincial Court to see how our justice system operates, followed by an hour in the 911 Dispatch Center which rounds out an active morning.

The "Chief For a Day" visits City Hall after being treated for lunch (Guess where -- McDonalds!) to meet the Mayor and other civic staff. Weather permitting, a ride on the police patrol boat through the city owned islands is usually one of the highlights of their Tour of Duty, second only to meeting the Brockville Police Service K-9 team.

Photos are taken as a reminder of their special day, and a few souvenirs round out their "Tour of Duty". All in all, this is a tremendous opportunity for lucky youngsters and is mutually beneficial to staff at the Police Service to see the excitement and enthusiasm displayed.

Community policing involves interacting with all members of the community, talking with them and more importantly, listening to them and responding to questions. The "Police Chief For a Day" program is an important component of our community policing strategy.

Our first "Chief for a Day", Alley Culp, age 12 of Brockville who attends Grenville Christian College.	"My shift is over and I want to go home!"
She is seen here with 911 Dispatcher Brian Curley and Chief Barry King operating the Computer Aided Dispatch System.	Alley Culp operating radar with Community Safety Officer Doug Locke.

Josh Chant, age 10, welcomed by Chief King.	Josh Chant with Scruff McGruff and Community Safety Officer Doug Locke.
2002 Chief for a Day Andrew Gray.	Andrew Gray with Chief Barry King.
Riley Shaw age 13 of Brockville Anton Naumovich age 10 of Belarus Police K9 "SEP"	Matthew Willette age 12 of Brampton.