Halton Police Are Looking for Young Voices — Here Is How Teens Can Apply to Join the Youth Advisory Council

High school students across Halton have until June 22 to apply to join a program that gives young people a direct voice in how local policing serves their community.

What Happened

The Halton Regional Police Service has opened applications for its Youth Advisory Council for the 2026–2027 school year. The council brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds to serve as an advisory group to police, offering feedback on youth-focused programs and helping to build stronger connections between young people and law enforcement across the region.

According to FM101 Milton Now, the Youth Advisory Council was created in 2021 as part of the police service's broader youth engagement strategy. Members are selected from communities across Halton, including Milton. The council gives students an opportunity to recommend ways to better support youth, advocate for Halton's diverse young population, and help strengthen ties between their peers and local police.

Members also get opportunities to volunteer at HRPS events and connect with students from other schools and communities throughout Halton.

Key Details

• Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are open now — deadline is Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

• Applicants must be between 13 and 18 years old

• Members attend one two-hour evening meeting per month from September through June

• Additional volunteer activities and HRPS event participation are also available to members

• Applications are available at haltonpolice.ca/community-resources/youth-engagement/youth-advisory-council/

Community Impact

For Milton families with teenagers interested in civic engagement, public safety, or community leadership, this is a meaningful chance to contribute to decisions that shape how police support young people in Halton. Participants gain leadership experience, build their networks, and help ensure that the voices of Milton's youth are part of the conversation about community safety and services.

Background

The Halton Regional Police Service Youth Advisory Council has been part of the service's community engagement approach since 2021. Membership is open to students from a variety of schools and backgrounds across the region, reflecting the diverse communities that make up Halton. For questions about the application process, residents can contact Halton Regional Police through their official website at haltonpolice.ca.

Source: FM101 Milton Now — https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/05/22/halton-police-looking-for-teens-to-join-their-youth-advisory-council/

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