COLUMBUS, Ind. — Local police and sheriff deputies embarked on a four-hour fishing expedition with local youngsters Friday, an event designed for building communication and trust.
The “Hook a Kid on Fishing” event had 26 children between the ages of 9 and 14 teaming up with law enforcement officers to learn about how to fish and have some fun at CERAland Park campgrounds.
Columbus Police Officer Julie Quesenbery, who has served as a school resource officer since early 2014, described “Hook a Kid on Fishing” as “an awesome tool outside of the box for us to use to build relationships with kids.”
“The quietness of fishing really allows us the opportunity to talk with these kids and learn things about them,” Quesenbery said. “It’s also a chance for them to get to know us not just as police officers, but as people who really have their best interests at heart.”
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