Nick Paul ride alongNorth Bay Battalion forward Nick Paul had a unique experience on Tuesday.

He took part in a ride along with city police.

Paul is interested in a career in policing should the hockey career not work out.

He’s also raising awareness about mental health issues following the suicide of a high school friend. He created the Points for Paul campaign in which funds from every point he gets support the North Bay Regional Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.