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WEST MONROE POLICE 2012 Junior POLICE CADET ACADEMY
Classes will begin June 18th - 22nd from 8am - 3pm
The 2012 Session of the Jr. Police Academy has been Filled
We are NO LONGER accepting applications at this time.
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Area Law Enforcement Agencies Team To Provide Junior Police Academy
In July of 2006 the West Monroe Police Department began a one week long Junior Police Academy for ages 9-13 from 8am - 3pm. This program provided a unique experience for youth and law enforcement personnel to come to know one another as the youth and teens were taught basic law enforcement knowledge and techniques.
The Cadet Academy (JPA) Cadets not only learned about our agencies and how they work, but much of the emphasis was on teamwork, respect, positive behavior, pride in one’s work and the resistance to drugs, gangs and alcohol. Our hope was that each cadet left the program with a better understanding of citizenship and how rewarding community involvement can be.
In broad term, the Cadet Academy began in Austin Texas and since has grown to over 200 programs nationwide. Ouachita Parish Law Enforcement Agencies was the first in Louisiana to sponsor JPA camps. We had a wonderful response and fruitful experience for all concerned. With the valuable help of our volunteers and support of the community we will continue to present this program.
To learn more about Junior Police Academies please visit the national web page at www.juniorpoliceacademy.org or for future Cadet Academy information, feel free to contact Capt. Carl Turner, West Monroe Police Department, at 318-397-6548
