never has there been a greater need or opportunity
to convey to the general public, and in particular the youth, the need for Law
and Order in a dynamic and progressive Democracy. Because of current
social unrest and changing life styles in this county, the role of Law
Enforcement Agencies in upholding the law needs full understanding and support.
the principle responsibility of our Police authority is
to insure all the rights and freedoms of ALL members of our society, and
the underlying purpose of The Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy is to provide first
hand experience of the role of our Police in promoting and safeguarding American
freedoms and rights.
It is hoped that the young men and women who
participate in The Cadet Patrol Academy will develop favorable attitudes toward
law enforcement and will help disseminate these attitudes throughout the
community.
Our young people have proven their abilities to think clearly
and often to be the staunchest of supporters for moral and legal rights.
The Academy gives them the opportunity to see law enforcement practices
and concepts at their best.
The program consists of a typical
week of rigorous patrol recruit training.
The week's activity will include: Class
room instruction in the History of Law Enforcement, defensive driving, Radar,
Motor Vehicle Laws, First Aid, shooting demonstrations, drug abuse, and use of
alcohol, as well as demonstrations of police skills, such as personal defense
and weapons firing. Organized sports will be a part of the program as well as
tours of the area as time permits. It is expected that Missouri State officials
will visit during the week. The American Legion will furnish staff assistance
during the program. Any individual completing the full five day program may be
eligible for two Scholarships given annually by the Missouri Department of The
American Legion.
SPONSORSHIP
The local Legion Post may
accept outside financial assistance to send a Cadet to the Academy.
However, none can be accepted except through the local Post which will send
their nominations to the District Chairman who will make the final selections.
District Chairmen are encouraged to make alternate selections. A quota of
two Cadets from each District has been established.
The Cadet Patrol program will be conducted at the
Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City,
Missouri, located at 1510 East Elm Street, (Highway 50 East).
Qualifications
Age - 16 through 18 years of age. Must have reached
sixteenth birthday by April 1, 2008.
Applicants must have a (C) average or higher. Home
schooled students that meet the (C) average requirement are also eligible.
Each applicant must be of good moral character, present
a neat, well-groomed appearance and come well recommended.
Any individual applying for Cadet Patrol must meet the
qualification requirements and only those recommended by their local high school
official may be considered.
Applications
Official application
forms, which must be fully completed, may be obtained from your local American
Legion Post. Be sure the necessary signatures of your high school principal,
your local Post Commander or Adjutant, your Doctor and local law enforcement
official have been secured. The applicant should express a personal interest in
the program.
Applicants must be physically able to take part in a
rigorous physical program.
The local Post Commander or Adjutant will interview
each applicant, and forward each completed application with the fee of $300.00
to the District Commander or Chairman , no later than March 15, 2008. Make
checks payable to: The American Legion Dept. of Missouri.
The District Commander must forward his endorsed application to The American
Legion, Department of Missouri, Inc., Post Office Box 179, Jefferson City Mo.
65102, no later than April 30, 2008. (The District Commander is urged to
forward additional applications in the event they might be accepted. If not
accepted, fees will be returned)
Equipment
Each Cadet will be
issued an official uniform which will be worn at all times, except during
recreational periods. Personal toilet articles, clothing for athletic activities
such as gym shoes, T-shirts, swim suits, athletic supporter, will be furnished
by the individual. Black street shoes should be worn.
Accommodations
Cadets are quartered two to a room which includes restroom and bathing
facilities. Rooms are heated and air conditioned. A lounge with TV and
recreational facilities and a snack bar are close at hand.
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-OUT
Registration will begin on
Sunday, June 1 at 2:00PM and must be completed by 4:00PM.
Check out will begin at 12:30PM on
Friday, June 6 and must be completed by 3:00PM.
Individuals providing transportation will be permitted to pickup Cadets only at
the Missouri Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy - THERE WILL BE NO
EXCEPTIONS. For those Cadets wishing to
drive their own vehicles to the Academy, parking space will be available.
However, they must remain parked until check out time Friday.
Visitors
Graduation will be at 11:00AM.,
Friday, June 6, 2008. Families and friends of the Cadets are
invited to attend. After graduation, a lunch will be served in the
cafeteria (free for Cadets, visitors $5) Visiting hours during the week of the programs will be
limited to a period from 2:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday, June 1, 2008.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY A CADET
MAY BE REACHED BY TELEPHONE AT (573) 751-3313.
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