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Az ALLECA- Law Enforcement Career Academy
The ALLECA program in Arizona has been in existence for twenty-five (25) plus years and is one of only eleven (11) such programs in the United States that are geared toward those individual teenagers who have shown an interest in some phase of law enforcement. This is one of the many "Children and Youth" programs that are sponsored by the American Legion. The program consists of a six-day encampment and will be held at Emmanuel Pines, which is about 6 miles Northwest of Prescott. To view the facilities available you can visit www.emmanuelpines.com. The program is offered to youths between the ages of 12 and 18. The cadets are fed three meals a day and are provided quarters and uniforms. This camp is not meant to correct disciplinary problems, but is one developed for kids interested in law enforcement or the military. Physical training is rigorious, so cadets attending the academy must be in good shape and able to run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes, and complete 35 push-ups and sit-ups upon entering the program. The encampment is under the direct leadership of the Arizona Department of Public Safety with most of the instruction being provided by certified Arizona or Federal law enforcement officers.
The 2009 ALLECA class took place from June 20th to June 26th, forty-seven (47) cadets graduated this year. The 2009 cadets completed a 6.0 mile run on the first day and a 8.5 mile graduation run, so this program is not one geared towards couch potatoes. The staff's goal is to have sixty (60) cadets attend during the 2010 year. For additional information, you can email Sgt. Dan Palmer AZ DPS at dpalmer@azdps.gov.
The dates for ALLECA 2010 are June 26th to July 2nd and show time for the academy will begin at 9:00 A.M. and close at 12:30 P.M. Cadets will need to arrive at the academy wearing a plain white t-shirt, running shorts, and running shoes. All valuable items, including medications need to already be stored/secured inside the suitcase prior to arrival. Only one suitcase per cadet will be allowed this year, due to storage restrictions. Additional information will be provided in the "Call to Report" that each cadet will receive in the mail. Graduation will commence at 12:00 P.M. on July 2nd, so it is suggested that family and friends arrive at the academy no later than 11:30 A.M.
If you would like an application for the 2010 year sent to you via email, you can contact Sgt. Dan Palmer, AZ DPS at dpalmer@azdps.gov.
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