Verkkoyouth/police mentoring programs are a key way to build trust between police and youth, reimagining what youth policing looks like and creating a world where. Verkkoofficial site of the brownsville police department, public information, police news and resources. Verkkomentoring programs in communities that involve law enforcement may serve an important role in reducing this social distance by providing space for youth and. It is the authors’ belief. Verkkothis morning, youth connection project coordinator, diana e. Clough, presented chief sauceda and the brownsville police department with a. Verkkob[me] aims to increase access to mentoring services for youth in the juvenile justice system to improve academic performance and reduce school drop. Verkkothe 170 volunteer mentors provide guidance and encouragement for officers to continue their personal and professional development throughout their careers in.