Dallas PD’s Office of Media Relations & Community Affairs welcomed the inaugural Youth Police Advisory Council this morning. Students from Dallas-area high schools will meet throughout the school year with law enforcement leaders, community mentors, and city partners. YPAC’s mission is to create a respectful space to discuss issues affecting young people and help shape constructive approaches to community safety. City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert and Police Chief Daniel Comeaux spoke with the students and their parents, expressing the importance of young people getting engaged with their community. Today’s discussion included a conversation on mental health, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month. Members of the RIGHT Care program, which helps individuals in crisis, talked about their mission and the importance of a healthy mindset. The group visited Daniel’s Garden, a community garden established in honor of Daniel McKinnon, the son of a Mountain View College professor who died by suicide. Professor McKinnon shared Daniel’s story and how their family is honoring his memory by helping others. Future YPAC meetings will cover public safety, violence prevention, and career readiness. Students will get hands-on experiences, interactive demonstrations from specialized police units, and complete community service projects.