Contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an essay. We look forward to reading them.
The Peterborough Police Service is bringing back the “Chief For A Day” program.
The contest is the chance for those in Grade 5 to have the opportunity to experience a day as Police Chief for the Peterborough Police Service.
Contest Details:
- Who Can Enter: Students in Grade 5 at a school in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan for the 2024/2025 school year
- Essay Topic: If you were Chief for a day, what would you do?
- Word Limit: 300-500 words
- Deadline: Contest Closed
The week of April 7th – 11th, 2025, the authors of the top five essays will be asked to attend the Peterborough Police Station and read their winning essays before a panel of judges including Chief Betts.
Prize:
- Serve as Police Chief for a Day on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. You will be fitted with a full Peterborough Police Service Uniform and experience a day in the life of our Police Chief, including being sworn in, meeting the officers and different units, as well as presenting your essay to the Peterborough Police Service Board at their regular meeting.
How to Enter:
- Write your essay: Be creative and thoughtful and be sure to include specific ideas.
- Submit your essay: Send your completed essay to chiefofpoliceoffice@peterborough.ca Please include your full name, the name of your school, the city the school is in and the school board the student attends.
Deadline: Contest Closed