Time is running out for any high school student in Putnam County interested in law enforcement to register for a free, week long leadership academy.
The event, which will be held July 10-14 at the Indiana Sheriffs' Youth Ranch, is open to students representing Clay, Greene, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vigo and Vermillion counties.
A total of 24 applicants will be selected representing the aforementioned counties.
“This year’s pilot academies will offer a mix of public safety training and recreation,” said Scott Minier, executive director of ISYR.
Minier said the event will feature a little of everything for those attending.
“During morning hours students will learn about K-9s, first aid, crime trends, substance abuse, cybercrimes, dispatching and investigations. Afternoons will be spent team building while swimming, fishing, kayaking, flying drones, shooting archery and safely riding ATVs," Minier said.
Minier said additional counties and students will be invited to participate in future years as more privately funded facilities and amenities are completed. For more information, call ISYR at 317-460-4242, email ScottMinier@yahoo.com or write to ISYR, 5325 N. State Road 59, Brazil, IN 47834.
Those interested in attending may pick up an application at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 13 Keightly Road, Greencastle. Applications are due by June 30.
