The Prince Albert Police spoke to P.A. Raiders about a number of important topics Tuesday. (Prince Albert Police/Twitter)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Being smart online

Police and Raiders team up for social media lesson

Oct 3, 2019 | 5:13 PM

The Prince Albert Raiders recently got some advice on a number of topics including social media use.

P.A. police recently gave a presentation to the team about being safe online along with a variety of other topics.

Sgt. Travis Willie said during the talk, which was given to the team on Tuesday, they were able to touch on some important points.

“We’re able to assist the WHL and the Raiders by delivering this presentation and it talks a lot about social media, it talks a lot about being a leader, just making good choices and being held to a higher standard,” he said.

The presentation is part of the WHL Player Impact Program and is given to teams across the Western Hockey League.

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Willie, who delivered the presentation with Sgt. Curtis Bradbury, the team’s liaison officer, said a wide array of topics are discussed ranging from drugs and alcohol to gambling. Willie added the issue of consent is also discussed.

According to Willie police have been giving the presentation for around nine years. He said the social media portion of the presentation tends to change often as there are new platforms coming online. Willie added they do talk about instances where younger people have had issues for what they have posted.

“Unfortunately, we just saw another example here in the junior hockey world of negative social media,” he said.

Zach Hodder, manager of player development for the WHL said the player impact program is part of the support services the league offers. Hodder explained it is important players understand what their situation truly is.

“Every action that they do, not only on the ice, but also off the ice and on social media reflects on themselves,” he said.

Hodder said one of the messages the league wants to get across to players is the need to stay focused on their goals, whether that’s making it to the NHL or going on to university. When it comes to social media, Hodder said it can only take one post on a social media platform for someone to damage not only their hockey career, but future prospects.

“Once you post something online, it’s there forever,” he said.

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