Junior Police Camp

I recently received information about the Desert Hot Springs Junior Police Camp for kids 8 to 11 that will be held during spring break next month. The info was in slightly less than optimal format (they are very understaffed, as we all know), so I worked it around a bit to make it more accessible.

Here you can download the brochure in PDF format.

The official press release:

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

Event: Junior Police Camp #2

Location: Desert Hot Springs Police Department, 65950 Pierson Blvd.

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department will host its second Junior Police Camp beginning Monday April 13, 2009. The camp will meet at the department for three hours Monday through Wednesday over Easter break and is an opportunity for youths between the age of eight and eleven to learn about the job of the police officer as well as the police department.

20 "campers" will be instructed in basic drill procedures, physical fitness, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, and character building. Campers will also receive hands on instruction or demonstrations of police equipment. On Wednesday [April] 15, 2009 after completing the three day camp, a graduation ceremony will be held at the police department and a certificate of completion will be awareded for each participant. The cost is $10 dollars.

For further information or to sign up your "camper", please contact Community Resource Specialist Jim Knabb at 760-329-2904 ext. 340.

And here's the essential text contained within the brochure:

Junior Police Camp Two
Easter Break
April 13, 14, 15, 2009
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Rules and Conduct

• No Weapons
• No abusive language or swearing
• No inappropriate clothing or logos
• No cell phones, pagers, MP3 etc.
• Must participate in all activities
• Must be on-time
• Maintain a positive attitude
• 100% attendance
• Must have fun

Requirements

• Ages 8-11
• Be able to run, do push-ups and sit-ups
• Have no criminal history
• Be respectful at all times
• Must register prior to camp

The Junior Police Camp is fast paced and will require cooperation from all attendees. Campers who do not adhere to the rules of conduct will not be allowed to complete the camp.

This three-day camp is an opportunity for the youth of Desert Hot Springs to learn more about the job of a police officer and about the Desert Hot Springs Police Department.

Instructors from the police department will provide a tour of the facility and hands on demonstrations of some of the tools that police officers use in their job on a day-to-day basis. Learn how to lift fingerprints, how to conduct a crime scene investigation, and see demonstrations of the K-9 unit.

Youth will be instructed in basic drill procedures such as standing at attention, marching, running, sit-ups, push-ups, and basic physical fitness.

We will focus on team building, leadership, conflict resolution, character building, and juvenile law.

After completing the three day camp, a graduation ceremony will be held at the Desert Hot Springs Police Department and a certificate of completion will be awarded for each participant. Parenst are invited to attend.

The Police Department is located at 65950 Pierson Blvd. between the City Hall complex and the Fire Department, near West Drive. Please arrive on-time to both drop-off and pick-up your child.

There will be a $10 dollar fee for the Junior Police Camp to cover the cost of a hat, shirt and snacks. Each "camper" will be required to wear the hat and shirt while attending the Junior Police Camp.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 2, 2009

Conact Person: Jim Knabb - Community Resource Specialist
65950 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Phone: 760-329-2904 Ext. 340
E-mail: jknabb@dhspd.com

My only question, are cameras included in "etc." in that list of forbidden items?