Local police youth program, the Eleuthera Royal Youth Corp (ERYC) in South Eleuthera, led by Corporal Renardo Brown, based at the Rock Sound Police Station, took part in a clean up campaign during the month of December. The group tackled the stretch of highway between the settlements of Wemyss Bight and Waterford, removing garbage and debris from both sides of the road. The debris collected totaled (13) large garbage bags of trash, consisting of bottles, cans, various plastics, and paper.

“The garbage alongside the road was an eye-sore to residents and visitors, so the area was refreshing to view after the removal of the garbage,” said Corporal Brown.

As the young men worked, passing residents, pedestrians and motorists expressed their thanks to the team for volunteering, said Brown, and also encouraged them to continue to be role models, upstanding and respectful young men within their communities. The day ended with more words of encouragement, exercise sessions, drill practice and fun games of basketball.

The initiative, shared ERYC leader Brown, continues to foster partnerships between the community and the police through positive youth interaction.