MESSAGE FROM AAPO PRESIDENT
DAVID FAIR
Upon completing the program,Junior Police AcademyCadets are presented with a“Certificate of Achievement”.But just what does a JuniorPolice Academy educationmean? What is the value ofthese materials? Whatdistinguishes a JPA Cadetfrom other students?Consider for a moment our definition of agraduating cadet:* A graduating Cadet is not ready to patrol thestreet…but they do appreciate the commitment anddedication a law enforcer needs to face the streetseach day.* Proficiency with firearms is not part of a Cadet
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straining…but they do understand the absolutenecessity of a police officer wearing a weapon.* Cadets cannot cite case law with the skill of alawyer…but they do recognize the value of aprecise penal code, applied justly and fairly to all.* The Junior Police Academy Cadet – notlicensed law enforcement officers, but lifelongdefenders of a noble profession.These distinctions are at the core of this educationalprogram -- not to simply teach young people lawenforcement law and procedure -- but to reveal thereasoning behind each law and procedure.Focusing on the "WHY", rather than the "HOW" canmove young people to a rich understanding of a lawenforcer
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s role in society; to broaden their definitionof a law enforcer to include peacemaker and lifelineto those in peril.
JUPITER,FLORIDA
SUMMER CAMP
We are pleased to acknowledge Florida’sJupiter Police Department will once again behosting its annual Junior Police Academy from June,16,2008 through June 27, 2008.JPA Summer Camps vary from community to community.Jupiter describes their program as follows: “Throughclassroom discussions, student activities and cadethandouts, the students will develop a deeper appreciationof law enforcement, while opening the door to better communication between officers and students. This is acomplimentary program for students ages 9 through 12.“The academy will cover all aspects of law enforcementtraining and provide practical applications through the useof simulators and scenarios. The program is designed tointroduce students to their local law enforcementpersonnel and provide a basic understanding of policework. Students will have the opportunity to learn about lawenforcement through a series of classes instructed byJupiter Police Officers.”The national JPA wishes the cadets in Jupiter the verybest of luck!
LAST YEARS JUPITER JPACADETS.
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