People who don't read the whole of the OP suck.
I did. If it helps, I'll be more specific:
Getting youngsters involved gives them something to focus on at lunch and after school, so they are not out there committing anti-social behaviour.
'I have been able to reach out to the students and make the police more approachable.
'It makes me look cooler, we all have fun and the children can come and talk to me.'
PC Waller turned up in uniform to get together with about 15 students to design and make the bodywork.
He also gave up some of his lunch breaks and worked for free after his shifts.
PC Waller said: 'It was very important that the car looks just like a police vehicle, so the community can see it when we are in the race.
Come on, the guy even admits it was "cool" etc.