Honourable Mentions

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Constable J. D. McKinnon
Halifax Regional Police

Constable John D. McKinnon was nominated for his work as a Community Response Officer in the Halifax area.

When Constable McKinnon became a Community Response Officer in 2004, he recognized a need for a better relationship between residential care providers for youth and the police. He worked to develop a rapport with the staff and the youth at each facility, by visiting them on a daily basis and engaging in such activities as cooking lunch for the residents and participating in the facilities’ outings.

Cst. McKinnon has also had the opportunity to work with youth when dealing with issues that arise in the facilities, helping them to understand the impact of their actions. He makes a point to gain a solid knowledge base of the youth’s background and trigger points to better connect with them and to help them turn their lives around.

Prior to a youth’s release from a facility, Cst. McKinnon typically has one-on-one meetings with them to help their reintegration back into the community. He provides recommendations on their resumes and takes them job-hunting to assist with their transition back into their communities.

Cst. McKinnon’s innovative approach to youth has resulted in a more symbiotic relationship between the police, residential programs, community and youth.

Contact:
Cst. J.D. McKinnon
(902) 490-5016

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