HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR010819KPDholdsceremonyforJuniorPoliceAcademygraduatesTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: January 8, 2019
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL M. CONTRADES, ACTING CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
KPD holds ceremony for Junior Police Academy graduates
LIHUE — Eight students graduated from the Kauai Police Department's second Junior
Police Academy class on Saturday, Jan. 5, at a ceremony held in the courtyard of Ka Hale
Maka`i o Kaua`i, Police Headquarters.
"I commend and thank our youth for committing time during their winter break to
participate in this program and learn about their Kauai Police Department," said Acting Chief of
Police Michael Contrades. "It is our hope that all graduates gained a better insight of the
criminal justice system in our community, while enjoying the overall experience with their peers."
The high school students were honored with a lei and a certificate, marking their
completion of the eight -day training program held from December 26, 2018 through January 5,
2019.
The following students graduated on Saturday: William Andres, Sassaley "Sas"
Aviguetero, Stephan "Kulani" Callion-Nizo, Joel Hedstrom, Mandie Manuel, Storm Orsatelli,
Kailani Reyes, and Cameron Whittenburg.
KPD's Junior Police Academy is a program under the Kauai Police Activities League (K-
PAL) designed to introduce students to police operations and law enforcement functions
through both classroom and field instruction. The curriculum includes instruction on the criminal
justice system, crime scene investigations, evidence collection, forensics, Segway training,
SafeTALK training on suicide prevention, firearms safety, alcohol awareness, first -aid CPR and
AED, ALICE civilian active shooter response training, physical fitness, use of force, and bike
patrol.
The program serves as an introductory course to KPD's Explorer Program, which
provides young adults ages 14 through 20 an opportunity to explore a career in law
enforcement.
The next class for KPD's Junior Police Academy has not yet been scheduled, however
the department anticipates it will be offered at the start of summer. Details will be announced as
more information becomes available.
For more information on KPD's Junior Police Academy, call Sgt. Lance Okasaki at 241-
1647.
From Left to Right: Acting Chief Michael Contrades, Cameron Whittenburg, Kulani Callion-
Nizo, Kailani Reyes, Sas Aviguetero, Storm Orsatelli, Mandie Manuel, Captain Mark Ozaki, Joel
Hedstrom, Will Andres, and Sgt. Lance Okasaki.
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