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Decatur Holding Jr. Police Academy

Applications must be submitted by June 29.

Keith Lee, , sent this email announcing a summer activity for rising eighth- and ninth-graders.

The Decatur Police Department will host its “JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY” during the week of July 16–20, 2012.  This program is designed to educate and enlighten young people about the functions and duties of their police department.

 Participants will participate in fun and educational exercises designed to simulate real law enforcement activities.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided to participants each day and participants who successfully complete the academy will receive certificates of completion and a class T-shirt

 The class will be limited to 12 participants and further is limited to City of Decatur residents who have completed the 7th or 8th grade during the 2011-2012 school year. 

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Applications can be obtained at the Decatur Police Department.  Applications must be submitted to the Decatur Police Department no later than June 29, 2012 at 5 pm.  For further information or if you have any questions, please contact Deputy Chief Keith Lee at 678-553-6620.


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