🌟 Calling All Future Leaders! Do You Want to Be Chief for a Day?

🌟 Calling All Future Leaders!

Do You Want to Be Chief for a Day?

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is proud to launch the 22nd annual Police Chief for a Day Contest—a unique opportunity for Grade 5 students to step into the shoes of Chief Peter Moreira and lead the Service for a day.

We’re looking for bright, passionate students who have ideas on how to make our communities safer and stronger. This is your chance to be heard and make a difference!

Contest Details:

Who Can Enter:
Students entering Grade 5 in September 2025 at a school in Durham Region.

Essay Topic:
“What would you do if you were Police Chief for a day?”

Length:
Maximum 500 words

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 17, 2024

What’s at Stake:

Grand Prize – Be the Chief for a Day!
The winning student will:

• Be sworn in as DRPS Chief for a Day on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Receive a full DRPS uniform
• Visit various police units and meet members across the Service
• Attend the 22nd annual Police Appreciation Dinner and Awards Night (PADAN) as a guest of honour on October 30, 2025
• Participate in key DRPS events throughout the year, including the Food & Toy Drive, Police Week, and more

How to Enter:

1. Write Your Essay:
   Share your creative ideas and thoughtful strategies for community safety and well-being.
2. Submit Your Entry:
   You can enter the contest at this link: https://forms.drps.ca/Chief-for-a-Day-Application-Form-2025

Or you can email your essay to chiefforaday@drps.ca

Be sure to Include:

• Your full name
• School name and location
• The school board you attend

For more information, contact Cst. Stefanie Puckrin at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1745.

Don’t miss this chance to lead, inspire, and represent your peers—enter today!