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LSCO hosts cop-style camp
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| -----Fun at cop camp---- at Grant Lytch isn't an official fireman but he nearly perfected the fireman carry as he hoisted Charlotte Gaston over his shoulders and raced down the field during a timed relay. (Staff photo/MATT AIKEN) |
By Matt Aiken
Crime scene tape and riot gear may not be synonymous with summer camp, but the seventh graders in Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Junior Law Enforcement Academy didn't seem to mind one bit.
The 31 local students were eager to forgo s'mores and swimming pools as they participated in a week-long day camp with sufficiently action-packed events recently.
Activities included target practice at the firing range, patrol car training with go-carts and a visit to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve with local animal control officers.
In one afternoon the students watched as K-9 search dogs Darth and Jager honed their attack skills on a heavily padded deputy. The campers gasped as the canines launched themselves at their intended target.
Earlier that day, students got the chance to hone their CSI skills by studying a faux murder scene in which the victim, a bearded dummy, met a particularly grisly fate in a poker game gone bad.
The campers intently studied the evidence while taking notes and composing sketches.
Prior to that, an officer tossed a “flash-bang” grenade into the center of the Lumpkin High School School track in order to demonstrate exactly how the shrapnel-free explosive earned its name.
The ensuing blast was met with reverent awe from the campers.
“Duude,” responded one young onlooker.
The week culminated with an awards banquet in the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. meeting hall.
Micaela Reynolds took home the Top Gun Award for her sharp shooting skills.
Dylan Garrett won first place for his smooth handling of the Emergency Vehicle Operator driving course. Sarah-Anne Payne was named the best crime scene investigator, while Evan Bafile, Malia Gaddis and Reynolds took top honors in the essay contest.
“I think it went great,” surmised coordinating officer Sgt. Steve Hemphill. “All the kids seemed to be very enthusiastic throughout the whole week.”
The 31 local students were eager to forgo s'mores and swimming pools as they participated in a week-long day camp with sufficiently action-packed events recently.
Activities included target practice at the firing range, patrol car training with go-carts and a visit to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve with local animal control officers.
In one afternoon the students watched as K-9 search dogs Darth and Jager honed their attack skills on a heavily padded deputy. The campers gasped as the canines launched themselves at their intended target.
Earlier that day, students got the chance to hone their CSI skills by studying a faux murder scene in which the victim, a bearded dummy, met a particularly grisly fate in a poker game gone bad.
The campers intently studied the evidence while taking notes and composing sketches.
Prior to that, an officer tossed a “flash-bang” grenade into the center of the Lumpkin High School School track in order to demonstrate exactly how the shrapnel-free explosive earned its name.
The ensuing blast was met with reverent awe from the campers.
“Duude,” responded one young onlooker.
The week culminated with an awards banquet in the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. meeting hall.
Micaela Reynolds took home the Top Gun Award for her sharp shooting skills.
Dylan Garrett won first place for his smooth handling of the Emergency Vehicle Operator driving course. Sarah-Anne Payne was named the best crime scene investigator, while Evan Bafile, Malia Gaddis and Reynolds took top honors in the essay contest.
“I think it went great,” surmised coordinating officer Sgt. Steve Hemphill. “All the kids seemed to be very enthusiastic throughout the whole week.”
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