The Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Youth Academy provides an excellent opportunity for Native American youth to explore a career in law enforcement. Academy students will hear presentations from law enforcement personnel who understand the daily challenges faced within the tribal law enforcement community; and learn life skills such as: CPR, communication, safety and crime prevention.
Overview of the Camp: The camp will be held on June 29 until July 2, 2009; and will take place in Ada, Oklahoma at the Lighthorse Police Headquarters (1130 West Main.) The camp is free. The camp will target 40 Native American youth who are between the ages of 13 and 17. Forty Native American youth will be selected based on three letters of recommendation, answers to the application questions and a complete application form, including all waiver forms.
Chickasaw youth will be given first priority for slots in the camp with any remaining openings being given to other youth who are enrolled members of a federal recognized tribe.
Camp Activities:
- Drills and Marching
- Custody and Control
- Handcuffing and Searching
- Pontotoc County Jail Tour
- K-9 Unit Demonstration
- Olympic Shooting Program
- Vehicle Patrol and Traffic Stop
- First Aid and CPR
- SWAT and Dive Team Demonstration
2009 Camp Dates:
Application Deadline:
For more information, contact Lighthorse Police Department at (580)436-7267.
