can I get a local police officer to be a mentor?

There should not be any cost to a police officer providing mentoring services to your son. Their job duty is to protect and serve. My husband mentors many children where he works and is very happy to do it on his days on duty and off. We are very involved in the communities he works with and support them in all their activities and events. Speak with someone at the local police department and let them know you are interested and maybe an officer will help you out. No guarantees but it's worth a shot!!

I know this isn't exactly a mentoring program but it may be something of interest to your son.

http://www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/

Check out this site. PAL is a great program for kids.

http://www.nationalpal.org/

you can write the dept and ask them. another good place is the big brothers and big sisters association

probably not.and no,they cant be paid. would he listen anyway? i suggest big brothers program,