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Kids play cop
By Holly Cook
They’ve learned how to patrol the streets of Littleton, bag the perp, slap on the handcuffs — and they’re all middle-school aged.
Even more, these students might cut officers a break in future years having been provided some insight into the profession.
Middle-school students got a hands-on taste of what it’s like to patrol the streets of Littleton at Arapahoe Community College’s Junior Police Academy.
Officer Marty Keilman, who helped start the program, told The Independent the purpose is to teach kids respect for the law as well as police.
“It’s mainly just to show the kids that cops are people and give them an idea about what we do,” he said. “Maybe getting them at this age gives them a little more respect for our job.”
Working with officers from Littleton Police Department, the kids get to fire fake guns, use handcuffs on people and dust prints for evidence. And while the weeklong class isn't what CSI might lead you to believe, it provides participants with a lifelong knowledge.
On the last day of the academy, students receive a certificate, class photo and Littleton Police Department patch. Family and friends are invited to the graduation ceremony and have the opportunity to view vehicles and equipment used by LPD.
The program, in its seventh year with ACC's Youth College, fills up quickly every year.
Littleton's Junior Police Academy is part of a nationwide program that serves to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens through law enforcement education.
Even more, these students might cut officers a break in future years having been provided some insight into the profession.
Middle-school students got a hands-on taste of what it’s like to patrol the streets of Littleton at Arapahoe Community College’s Junior Police Academy.
Officer Marty Keilman, who helped start the program, told The Independent the purpose is to teach kids respect for the law as well as police.
“It’s mainly just to show the kids that cops are people and give them an idea about what we do,” he said. “Maybe getting them at this age gives them a little more respect for our job.”
Working with officers from Littleton Police Department, the kids get to fire fake guns, use handcuffs on people and dust prints for evidence. And while the weeklong class isn't what CSI might lead you to believe, it provides participants with a lifelong knowledge.
On the last day of the academy, students receive a certificate, class photo and Littleton Police Department patch. Family and friends are invited to the graduation ceremony and have the opportunity to view vehicles and equipment used by LPD.
The program, in its seventh year with ACC's Youth College, fills up quickly every year.
Littleton's Junior Police Academy is part of a nationwide program that serves to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens through law enforcement education.
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