Decatur Police To Host First Ever “Junior Police Academy”
Decatur Metro | May 13, 2010This sounds cool. From Decatur PD’s Juanchella Francis…
The Decatur Police Department will host its first “JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY” during the week of June 28 – July 1, 2010. This program is designed to educate and enlighten young people about the functions and duties of their police department. Participants will participate in fun and educational exercises designed to simulate real law enforcement activities. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to participants each day and participants who successfully complete the academy will receive certificates of completion and a class t-shirt.
Your browser may not support display of this image. The class will be limited to 12 participants and further is limited to City of Decatur residents who have completed the 7th or 8th grade during the 2009-2010 school year. Applications can be obtained at either the Decatur Police Department or Renfroe Middle School. Applications must be submitted to the Decatur Police Department no later than June 4, 2010 at 5:00 pm. For further information or if you have any questions, please contact Deputy Chief Keith Lee at 678 553-6620.
Another wonderful activity by the City in the tradition of the similar program for adults, Decatur 101, budget round tables, Strategic Planning round tables, etc.