Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Advisory Committee

    31st Annual Academy

     

    What is it?

    The camp is a miniaturized version of the regular Police Academy geared toward youth exploring the possibility of a career in Law Enforcement.  The seven day camp is sponsored and run by the Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Advisory Committee (M.L.E.Y.A.C.).  It is geared toward teaching youths aged 14 to 20 the basics of law enforcement.  The youths are required to follow basic military guidelines such as addressing staff as “sir” or “maam” and certain academy officers are required to be saluted.  The youths are not only taught police procedures and techniques but also the value of respect and discipline.  They are required to participate in physical training every day.  Each youth is placed in a platoon where their “drill instructors” teach them the core values of Teamwork, Dedication, Quality and Service.  By the end of the week the recruits graduate,provided they have met the minimum requirements and pass all applicable tests.

    Youths are divided into different platoons depending on their experience at the academy.  Youths attending the academy for the first time are placed together and their drill instructors teach them the basics of academy life and military style discipline.  Second year youths are placed in platoons that allow their drill instructors to further their training from their first year.  Youths who have attended two or more academies are placed in the First Platoon.  This platoon is our advanced platoon and receives specialized training along with more priveleges.  The First Platoon also establishes a mock Police Department at the academy and youths respond as a Police Officer to various crimes.  Staff members are role players for First Platoon and assist them in the response to Police Calls.  


    Where is it?

    The camp takes place at the Fort Custer, Battle Creek MI - June 25, 2010 - July 2, 2010.

     

    Criteria for Attending

    *Must be 14 to 20 years of age.

    *Must be a registered member and in good standing of a law enforcement Explorer Post.

    *Each post must be able to show proof of charter with the Boy Scouts of America if necessary.

    Youth must be in good physical and mental condition and must not have suffered any recent injury (ie. broken bones, operations, physical sickness or behavioral problems). Any youths with questionable conditions may be required to submit a letter from their family physician, assuring their fitness. Our medical staff will also check in youths at the time of registration.

     

    Scholarship Information
    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

    The Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Advisory Committee is offering scholarship(s) toassist those with financial burdens that would prevent attending our Academy.

    To qualifyfor the scholarship you must submit the following:

      • A 500 word essay stating why you feel you are eligible for the scholarship.Include your participation in post activities, community service, financial burdens, etc.

      • Most recent high school report card or college transcript

      • An application that can be obtained from our website beginning May 1st, 2010 (website: www.mlevac.org).This application must be filled out completely and legibly and signed by your post advisor.

    Submit your completed application, letter and copy of your report card/transcript to yourpost advisor. Your post advisor must submit, by mail, the application, letter and transcript/report card to Carrie Stevens at the address on the first page of this packet.

    Aprlications and letters must be RECEIVED by the committee NO LATER than May15, 2010. Grammar, spelling, content and financial needs will be some ofthe thingsconsidered when making our decision. The decision ofthe Committee will be final.

    Thewinner(s) will be notified through their post advisor by US mail and email. The winner(s) will have their $170.00 registration fee for the 2010 Academy paid for by the Michigan Law Enforcement Youth Advisory Committee.

     

    Types of Training

    Youths are taught various aspects of Police Work throughout the week.  During the day they receive training in the following aspects of Police work:

      •    Response to Domestic Violence
      •    Traffic Stops
      •    Traffic Crashes
      •    Building Searches
      •    Crime Scene Investigation
      •    Criminal Law
      •    Firearms Safety
      •    Live Fire with pistols and rifles

     

    In addition to that listed above the MLEYAC is always adding new classes and training at each academy.  There are also live demonstrations in the evenings.  The demonstrations vary year to year depending on availability and to offer new programs from year to year.  Past demonstrations include:

      •     K-9
      •     Taser
      •     Ballstic resistant vests
      •     Police Motorcylce
      •     SWAT
      •     Bomb Squad
      •     Police Mounted Patrols
      •     Police Bicycle Patrols

     

    A Typical Day

    6:00 am        Wake up call from Drill Staff

    6:15 am        Physical Training

    7:00 am        Breakfast and showers

    8:00 am        Training and Drill Staff time

    11:30 am      Lunch

    1:00pm         Training and Drill Staff time

    5:30 pm        Dinner

    7:00 pm        Drill Staff time

    7:30 pm        Academy Formation, lowering of flag and commander speech

    8:00 pm        Police Demonstration

    9:00 pm        Drill Staff time

    10:00pm       Lights Out