Wilinggin Rangers were assisted by Anglicare in formulating the course materials which led the group to discuss a range of issues including family violence in their homes and communities.
Derby OIC Senior Sergeant Sarah Clarke said each day participants engaged with police in the sessions to bring a deeper understanding of any impact on community welfare as seen from a police perspective.
“Constables Maxwell and Pomroy also participated in bushcraft activities including spear making, painting and fishing at the local watering holes, successfully catching a few Black Bream,” she said. “The expertise of local officers was further tested when three of the Ranger’s vehicles became bogged during one of the excursions and it was again police who came to the rescue.”
Wilinggin Rangers were thankful for the advice and support provided by Derby Police throughout, and appreciated the coordinated effort to shine a light on family violence in the community.
Const. Pomroy said the Q&A segment with police was particularly popular with attendees, and the wide-ranging questions covered everything from traffic matters to explaining ‘reasonable suspicion’ before importantly addressing the intricacies around Police Orders and Violence Restraining Orders.
“It was gratifying to engage with the men and to see how willing they were to openly chat about a range of issues,” he said.
“They were very appreciative of our time and valued the clarity we were able to provide.”
The Wilinggin Rangers are looking to host further camps and have given Derby Police an open invitation.
