Officer Influences Students to Impact Communities

July 24, 2017

Countless officers regularly work with students and those in need. One such officer is Const. Patrick Thompson. The Toronto Sun reports that Thompson has served as George S. Henry Academy's school resource officer for more than half a decade. He recently brought some of his students downtown to feed the hungry. They traveled from North York to Sherbourne and Queen Streets to provide the needy with a nutritious lunch. Thompson and his team of students did much more than merely hand out sandwiches to those desperate for a meal. They also gave away an array of healthy snacks and T-shirts.

Thompson stated his motivation for bringing his students to Sherbourne and Queen Streets was to teach them the importance of lending a helping hand to others. ““It teaches them how to help others. The kids get to see another side of the city,” he told the Sun.

Thompson also engages the community through social media. Through Twitter he highlights public safety issues such as discouraging distracted driving and promoting safe internet practices for parents and children.

Officers such as Thompson help make a difference through community programs. If you are interested in entering the public safety field and making a meaningful difference in your community, consider Wilfrid Laurier’s online dual bachelor’s in criminology and policing or for experienced officers, consider Wilfrid Laurier’s online bachelor of arts in policing. Graduate prepared to enter your selected field with practical knowledge and refined techniques.These are the nation's first fully online Combined Honours BA in Criminology/Policing and Honours BA in Policing programs. You can fit your classes around your schedule and progress through the degree requirements at your own pace.

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