‘Skateboard Cop’ alumnus takes unique approach to next level

A UW-Green Bay grad who has earned media attention as Green Bay’s “Skateboard Cop” is back in the spotlight again, taking his unique law enforcement approach to a new level. Joel Zwicky ’97 is teaming up with Green Bay’s Washington Middle School and Green Bay Action Sports for a pilot program that aims to prevent delinquent behavior. The Shredderz Program initially will accept 10 kids who will learn to skateboard with Zwicky while working on self-confidence, goal setting, problem solving and conquering their fears, according to a recent story from Fox 11 News. “A lot of times, kids are unhappy in school. They’re seeking thrills, they’re seeking a place to belong. And that’s kind of what skateboarding can create,” Zwicky said. “We’re going to let skateboarding teach them all these values that are going to serve them through the rest of their life.”