“An effective program for both the youth, the community and the officer” –TAPS – VON Radio

“An effective program for both the youth, the community and the officer” –TAPS

The most recent episode of “Policing with You” featured Criminologist, Dr. Everette Penn, who is the Executive Director of the Teen and Police Service Academy (TAPS).

It is a U.S. based, non-profit programme that is active in the federation. It is geared towards reducing the gap between youths and police officers to build positive relations, and decrease crime.

Dr. Penn elaborated more on TAPS:

He also gave information on the training of police officers:

Criminologist, Dr. Everette Penn.

For more information on the Teen and Police Service Academy (TAPS), you can visit their website at www.tapsacademy.org.

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