A mentorship program to expose young people to career paths in law enforcement has teamed up with select North Orange County, Calif., schools. The Bigs with Badges program, a partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters and the North Orange County public safety taskforce, aims to expose students to potential careers in public safety and law enforcement. The program matches young participants to one-on-one mentors with individuals from public safety agencies. The pairing provides support, guidance, and behind-the-scenes insights to career paths, said Big Brothers Big Sisters spokesperson Allison Hata. “Bigs with Badges offers a chance for youth participants to learn firsthand about different opportunities within the industry while building social capital,” Hata told The Epoch Times. The program was launched in Orange County in 2018 and initially connected the Buena Park Police Department with students from Buena Park Junior High. “It has been incredible to see the strong relationships build over the last couple of years as the program evolved,” Hata said. …