P.A.K.T. Team Hernandez

In this program, youth participate in fitness training with police officers (both male and female officers). Activities include push-ups, jumping jacks, running, and more. Participating children are able to see the police officers as someone relatable, as they witness them being “human” – struggling to perform push-ups, having difficulty during their runs, etc. just like the children do. The time they spend together allows walls and barriers between the kids and the police officers to come down, creating a positive relationship and helping to facilitate mentoring. The children are also given the opportunity to have productive conversations with the officers while conducting community policing together. Program sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening and special workouts are held on various weekends throughout the year. See our schedule for dates and times.