July 9, 2013
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Teens ‘graduate’ police academy
By Nina Johnson • news@currentincarmel.com
The Carmel Police Dept. partnered with Carmel High School to host Teen Academy June 24 through 28 with a full roster of 32 cadets comprised of local 13 to Achievement 18-year-old students. “It’s a public relations program geared toward getting the youth involved and an understanding of what law enforcement involves,” said Det. Phil Hobson in a promotional video on the city’s website. Sgt. Nancy Zellers of Criminal Investigations pointed out the academy also “fosters good relationships with our city’s teenagers” and develops leadership skills. “We find about 50 percent of the students (in each session) are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement,” said Lt. Jeffrey Horner. Daily sessions included physical training designed to give students a feel for authentic recruit training. “Physical fitness is an important, and evolving, aspect of law enforcement,” Hobson said. Students learned formation drills and how to march in cadence. “Almost everyone enjoyed the group activities and games,” Horner said. “However, a surprising number enjoyed the drills and marching.” Emergency response team members displayed equipment such as ghillie suits, ballistic shields and forcible entry tools. Students learned defen-
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