Sheriff Matthew Hassel announced today that the 2nd Annual Marshall County Law Enforcement Youth Camp will be held Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24th 2018. The camp will be held at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park located at 16998 State Road 331 in Tippecanoe.
This camp is a program provided by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department for boys and girls who are currently in the 7th or 8th grade and are interested in learning more about what law enforcement does. It is also a great opportunity for those who are considering a possible career in law enforcement. The camp provides a very meaningful experience and relationship with other campers from the northern part of the state and deputies and police officers who serve as counselors and instructors.
Multiple police demonstrations are put on during the camp ranging from S.W.A.T teams, police and medical helicopters, Bomb Squad, K9 and more. Campers will learn to work as part of a team as well as learn valuable leadership skills. Campers will also be taught gun safety from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certified firearms instructors.
Any boy or girl in the 7th or 8th grade interested in attending the camp should have your parent’s contact Deputy Travis Oneal at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office at 574-936-3187 ext 272 or email him at traviso@co.marshall.in.us. Students can also contact their local school counselor for an application and additional information. Sheriff Hassel announced that the camp is free for the campers thanks to several local individuals and businesses that have given donations. If campers need assistance getting to camp Sheriff Hassel will make arrangements for a ride.
