Crime & Safety

Bloomingdale Police Seek Junior Academy Members

Incoming sixth and seventh graders are encouraged to join and learn about being a police officer.

Bloomingdale youth can get a taste of civic service, experience a behind the scenes view of what it means to protect and serve and get to know law enforcement officers face to face.

From june 24 through 27, the Bloomingdale Police Department offers its second annual Junior Police Academy.

In last year's program, a group of 21 cadets saw what it's like to be a cop while in the Junior Police Academy: They learned about the training and techniques used by law enforcement, participated in a role-playing mock trial scenario, processed crime scenes, conducted motor vehicle stops, used radar equipment and investigated a motor vehicle accident. 

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The 2013 academy runs from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each day at the Salvation Army at Star Lake Camp, located  in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in Bloomingdale. The program cost is $35.

There are 25 spaces in the academy. The police department is looking for youngsters to enroll: Entrants must be Bloomingdale residents entering either 6th or 7th grade September 2013. Those interested may obtain an application at the Bloomingdale Police Headquarters at 101 Hamburg Turnpike.

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Deadline for applications is May 24, 2013.


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