Camp 911
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Camp 911 |
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Camp 911 - Police Youth Camp Next camp June 18 - 20, 2004 (Registration Form Below or Call 641-236-2650) On June 4 through June 6th,
2004
the Grinnell Police Department in partnership with
several area agencies affecting young people, are hosting a youth camp named
Camp 911. Camp 911 is a three-day
event that will allow Police Officers and area youngster, 4-6 grades, to
interact as part of a team. This
will include demonstrations, instruction, and examples of everyday law
enforcement task in an attempt to help participants understand law
enforcements role in the community. Area
professionals have been enlisted to assist with delivering the instruction. The Camp 911 project will promote the Grinnell Police Department's mission
to foster better communication between youth and police through education.
This will build trust, self-respect and create a core of well-informed
youth who will possess greater insight into police practices and the problems
associated with drug and alcohol abuse and other community issues. Each
attendee will be familiarized with police procedure and science through scenario
education and examples. There will be a mock crime scene, first aid
demonstration, information on dealing with bullies, handling risky
decisions, and displays regarding other police procedures. .Adjoining communities may take part in this program. All participants are expected to attend all three days. This will be limited to first thirty registrants. You may register below or call 641-236-2650. There is no cost to attendees and lunch and snacks will be provided. Participation is funded through the Jasper, Poweshiek and Tama Decategorization Program and Iowa Department of Human Services. This camp will be held at the Grinnell Police Department. Any questions or comments may be directed Officer Fred
Foreman, Grinnell Police Department at 641-236-2650 or gpd213@grinnellpd.com.
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