Mark James is a Police Officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service and is currently seconded to the Ontario Police College where he is an academic instructor for all police recruits within the Province of Ontario. Mark has been assigned to several areas within his police service. He has worked as a youth officer and was responsible for bridging the gap between youth and police. Mark believes young people are Canada’s most vital asset as they are our future. He is passionate about making a difference with our youth, and as a young person benefitted from the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters. Mark is a basketball referee and enjoys all sports.