Illinois State Police and American Legion officials prepare for
summer youth police program
45th Annual American Legion Youth Police
Camp accepting teen participants
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[March 07, 2017]
SPRINGFIELD
- Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American
Legion announce plans for the 45th Annual American Legion Youth
Police Camp (ALYPC). The camp will again be held at the Illinois
State Police Academy in Springfield, Illinois, and will run June
25-30, 2017.
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Dozens of teens from across Illinois will discover career
opportunities through training with police and military personnel.
The primary purpose of the ALYPC is to establish an interactive and
positive relationship between Illinois teens and law enforcement
officers. The week-long residency camp is structured to promote
educational and learning opportunities for youth ages 14-16 in the
areas of law enforcement, military, leadership, cultural diversity,
personal development, physical fitness, and social and interpersonal
skills. The ALYPC Cadets will be honored at a graduation ceremony on
June 30, 2017, and will receive a graduation certificate.
American Legion volunteers and ISP Troopers are assigned to manage
the program and serve as instructors and mentors. Many of the
American Legion and ISP volunteers are former graduates of the
program.
“I enjoy being a member of the American Legion for a number of
reasons,” said Sangamon County Sheriff Wes Barr. “One, obviously, is
what they do for the veterans. But also, it’s because of community
programs like this that reach out to the community and try to make
it a better place,” he added. Sheriff Barr, a member of American
Legion Post 32 in Springfield, was the keynote speaker at the 2016
ALYPC graduation ceremony.
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The American Legion will accept applications until May 26, 2017. Teenagers 14-16
are encouraged to apply for and attend the 2017 ALYPC for an enriching
experience. For more information about ALYPC, please contact Safety, Law and
Order Committee Chairman Delmar Buske at (217) 555-9555, or Illinois State
Police Special Agent Melissa Uhles at (618) 346-3482.
Additional information and camp applications are available online at the
following website:
http://www.illegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2017-Youth-Police-Brochure.pdf
[Illinois State Police]
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