WSP to host career camp for youths

OLYMPIA - Washington high school juniors and seniors with an interest in law enforcement as a career will have an opportunity to spend a week this summer learning about the roles and job opportunities within law enforcement.

Applications are being accepted for the 36th Annual Washington State Patrol-Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp. It will be held at the Washington State Patrol Academy in Shelton from July 7-13.

Applications may be downloaded from the State Patrol’s Home Page. The application deadline is May 10.

Participating youths will have exposure to law enforcement problems and challenges officer’s encounter on a daily basis and to show how to successfully handle situations in a professional manner.

The Washington State Patrol and other police departments provide officers to instruct and serve as counselors. Guest speakers from various agencies provide first-hand information to the students.

This gives the students a variety of experiences and exposure to federal, state, county and local law enforcement as a possible career path. Many students who attend this week-long camp go on to have careers in the criminal justice field.

This academy is sponsored and paid for by Washington Kiwanis clubs statewide and supporters.