IN DEPTH: Youth police event teaches life skills

 Nearly 70 middle school students spent the afternoon at Buffalo Police Headquarters for the 17th annual Youth Police Academy, held on Saturday, March 24. The event played host to students from all over the region, many of whom are from the West Side, in an effort to build a positive relationship between youth and local law enforcement. The Youth Police Academy has helped hundreds of kids over the years make better choices in life and is looking to increase its presence in the community. Full story by Jacob Becker and Edward Mazzu