Sheriff’s youth academy concludes

Staff Reports

The fourth annual Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Youth Academy wrapped up recently.

This year 114 local children registered for the academy, and hundreds of children have participated in the academy since it began, Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers said.

The purpose of the academy, Myers said, is to:

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Promote an understanding of the law enforcement,

Strengthen life skills such as self-respect, respect of others, teamwork, and commitment to goals

Participate in hands-on, interactive educational activities, and physical training activities

Participating agencies were:

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department

Columbus Police Department

Indiana State Police

Indiana Conservation Officers

Indiana State Excise

Bartholomew County Emergency Management

Homeland Security

A graduation ceremony was conducted Friday at Ceraland’s gym.