The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a Kids Police Camp from June 6 through 10. Camp will take place daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The purpose of Police Camp is to provide the opportunity for young men and women, 11-14 years of age, to learn basic police skills in a SAFE, organized and structured environment.  Activities and classes will be conducted primarily at the Sevierville Police Department, with field trips planned to the Gatlinburg Sportsman’s Club.
The camp director and staff are comprised of professional police officers that are trained and experienced law enforcement instructors.  All Police Camp activities will be supervised and controlled by the camp staff.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to visit the camp in progress at their convenience.  
Planned activities include self-defense, safety with firearms, police radio procedures, fingerprinting and many other duties performed by police officers.  Campers will also take part in practical exercises simulating situations such as searching buildings and stopping vehicles.  
Registration packets for the program are currently available at the Sevierville Police Department (300 Gary R. Wade Blvd.). Registration fee is $75.  Applicants are required to complete both sides of the Police Camp registration form and return it with a $25 non-refundable deposit check made payable to the Sevierville Police Department.  Enrollment is limited to the first 25 applicants on a first come, first served basis. If an applicant is not accepted, the full deposit will be returned and a documented explanation.
The application deadline is June 3. For additional information, please contact Officer Preston Parrish at pparrish@seviervilletn.org or 865-868-1845.
 

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