AmericanPoliceOfficer is a new program in character education from the Junior Police Academy.

AmericanPoliceOfficer
Character education for young citizens from the Junior Police Academy

WHAT: American Police Officer is a course in character education and citizenship for middle school. WHO: Taught by SROs or community police officers, the course recognizes that police officers are uniquely qualified to inspire in students good character.

IN PRINT American Police Officer (printed in 3-ring binder) is available free to police departments and schools. Available Spring 2012 ONLINE: AmericanPoliceOfficer.org is a visual companion to the course, offering multi-media resources to vividly complement the written content.

American Police Officer

tells the story of not one, but many extraordinary individuals whose character is tested...

BOMB SQUAD, CSI, SWAT, PATROL OFFICER, FBI SPECIAL AGENT EACH IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO WITNESS GOOD CHARACTER TESTED AT

THE EXTREMES.

How the program works:

We start with 7 essential

character traits.
Justice Ingenuity & Initiative Tenacity Fortitude Integrity Valor Civility

next

Next, we put each trait to the

EXTREME Test.
American Law Enforcement:
Police Officer CSI Traffic Accident Investigation K-9 Bomb Squad SWAT Federal Bureau of Investigation U.S. Secret Service U.S. Marshall's Service Sheriff and more U.S. Coast Guard Hazards on Patrol

then

Traits + Inspiration =

Finally each trait is field tested put to useful purpose in the students own life.
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A course for middle school students, American Police Officer shares the spirit of policing in a way that sheds light on a young persons own responsibilities as a citizens of the United States. Taught by SROs or community police officers, the course recognizes that the law enforcement profession is uniquely qualified not only to teach, but inspire good character. ! Bomb Squad, CSI, SWAT, Patrol Officer, FBI Special Agent each is an opportunity for young

people to witness good character tested at the extremes.

Ultimately, good character is not so much taught, as it is inspired.

Public safety officers who adhere to the high ethical standards of their profession; who act with restraint and fidelity to the rule of law; who are willing to make personal sacrifices, even risk their own well-being to protect the lives of their fellow citizens; who scrupulously protect the dignity of poorest member of the community with the same dedication as they do the

richest these members of our community not only define good character, they embody it! Its a powerful platform from which to teach and inspire good character.

How do I get started?

Reserve a Printed Edition American Police Officer (printed in 3ring binder) is available free to police departments and schools. Learn more @ JuniorPoliceAcademy.org Get it in Print.