TMS was represented by Bryan and Rhonda Larrabee and Evan Russell at the Transit Police Blue Eagles Christmas Celebration where Evan was awarded the Exceptional Support Award. Evan is our point person with the Blue Eagles as TMS provides transportation to the youth group. Evan schedules the drivers and works out logistics with the Transit Police. It’s a working relationship that we are proud to be involved with. Congratulations Evan, the award is well deserved.
The event was their annual Christmas Celebration at Britannia Community Centre in Vancouver. In attendance were members of the Blue Cadets youth group, family members, sponsors and volunteers. A delicious turkey dinner was served with a celebration cake and gift bags for everyone as well as a surprise visit from Santa.
The Blue Cadets are youth between the ages of 12 and 15 that have an opportunity to develop leadership skills while learning about Indigenous culture and policing through the Metro Vancouver Transit Police Blue Eagle Community Cadets program. Led by Indigenous Liaison Officer, Constable Kirk Rattray, the program gives young people the opportunity to:
- Work in a team environment
- Help their community
- Explore various career options
- Take part in a variety of activities
- Strengthen physical and mental health
- Meet strong Indigenous role models
- Increases physical fitness and confidence
Partners include: Vancouver Police Department’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Relations Section, the Vancouver Aboriginal Policing Centre, the Surrey RCMP, Surrey Police Service, Options Community Services, Surrey Crime Prevention Society, Surrey Schools, and TD Canada.
