"Every single officer in my community that has been there so far were really really nice to everyone in the community," he said, adding they are all heavily involved in activities. He was one of 15 teens chosen from across Canada to participate in the RCMP's annual youth leadership workshop program, which takes place at RCMP Depot Divison in Regina. Amy Handrahan says substance abuse is an issue among youth in Waston Lake, Yukon. (Submitted/RCMP)For five days, the teens are paired with an RCMP member, either sworn or civilian, who work in their home community. He said the main focus of the program is to develop relationships between the RCMP and the teens.

Source: CBC News November 12, 2017 20:48 UTC