Sheriff’s Office schedules free youth academy in mid-June

Jefferson County – The Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its 2010 Youth Academy. The academy, which is free, is designed a to provide a sample of the operations of local law enforcement.for people between the ages of 14 and 20, and offers them .

The academy offers “a fun-filled, week long academy with class topics and interactive activities including, SWAT, DUI simulations, K-9, patrol procedures, crime scene investigations, arrest control, and jail operations,” said Mark Techmeyer, Sheriff’s Office spokesman.

Students will also will participate in hands-on “shooting” at the indoor laser firing range.

“Through the youth academy, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to create a positive connection between young people and law enforcement, while providing insight into the challenging tasks deputy sheriffs and investigators face daily,” Techmeyer said.

“This is a great way to kick off the summer break with gaining a better understanding of law enforcement while having a lot of fun!”

The academy runs from June 14 through June 18. The sessions are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden.

For more information, contact Deputy Michelle Lucero at 303-435-5477.