A GUIDE to help police officers to engage with young people on their beat has been launched.

Teenagers helped to produce the resource pack, called Give Us a Chance, which was launched in County Hall, Durham City, yesterday.

It was drawn up as a means of breaking down barriers between youngsters and beat officers.

Durham Children's and Young People's Council drew up the guide, with the help of Durham Police's community safety department.

Role play and other exercises are outlined, and the pack offers practical tips.

It also contains a list of contact numbers and evaluation methods.

Several young people involved discussed their ideas with police in workshops at the launch.