29-May-2024
On Friday and
Saturday-24 & 25-May, the Bogota Junior Police
Academy (BJPA)
held an orientation meeting for Parents to learn about the upcoming Academy starting in July of 2024. The meeting was led
by Academy Director Det. Michael LaFerrera, Sgt. Devin Rivera, and Assistant
Ms. Elizabeth Weiskus. They introduced themselves and talked about the Bogota
Junior Police Academy. Det. LaFerrera said that the goal is to teach and train Bogota
Middle School Students in life skills, physical training, and to learn about
the work involved as a member of the Emergency services units in Bogota.
Det. LaFerrera announced the academy will start on Friday- 19-July and will continue to Tuesday-30-July, A Cadet’s Duty Day will run from 07:30 to 14:30, with a lunch break. Friday-26-July will be a special training day. The Duty Day will start at Bogota High School, with a number of off campus activities scheduled. During a Duty Day, the Cadets will have classroom education, emergency services presentations/hands on activities, physical training, scuba training and team building activities. While providing the encouragement to let the Cadet grow both Physically and Personally. Sgt. Rivera added if the Cadets returned home tired (or very tired) but eager to return to class the next day the Academy has met part of their goals. Graduation will be Tuesday-29-July at Bogota High School with the time to be confirmed.
Then the meeting focus on the importance of the Cadets Family. This includes returning signed forms so the Cadets can attend the special events. Assist in helping a Cadet to bring a healthy cold lunch for every Duty Day. Helping the Cadet to have a clean uniform ready for the next morning. Along with reminding the Cadet what is allowed, and banned, from the Academy.
Parents were told that each Cadet will receive two uniforms, both will be worn every Duty Day. Other items that will be provided will be a Backpack, Water bottle, Note pads and pencils, along with a Personal Hygiene kit. The Academy will also supply healthy snack and hydration liquids.
Also mentioned was that Jewelry, Make-up, and nail polish will not be allowed on Duty Day. What type of undergarments should be worn, and other specialize clothing that may be needed. All cellphones will be secured upon starting a Duty Day. Any needed medication, with instructions, will be held by the Academy’s Medic. Det. LaFerrera gave his cell number to the Parents so he can be reached in case of emergencies. He also asked that the contact information is correct in case he needs to contact a Parent.
Then the staff talked about the most important job of the Parent, this is to be fully supportive of the Cadet. Encourage them to talk about how there day went. Their feelings on being in the Academy, and what is planned for the next day. Helping them prepare for what will happen next and allowing the Cadet to make their own choices. And to celebrate their Graduation Day with as many Families and Friends as possible.
Det. LaFerrera then added that there are programs available to assist a Cadet, financially, to attend the Academy. He said that anyone is welcome to sponsor a Cadet, also welcomed is any donation of goods and services that will aid the Academy. Financial gifts will also be accepted. To Sponsor a Cadet, or to donate to the Bogota Junior Police Academy please contact Academy Director Det. Michael LaFerrera at: mlaferrera@bogotapolice.org
Det. LaFerrera announced the academy will start on Friday- 19-July and will continue to Tuesday-30-July, A Cadet’s Duty Day will run from 07:30 to 14:30, with a lunch break. Friday-26-July will be a special training day. The Duty Day will start at Bogota High School, with a number of off campus activities scheduled. During a Duty Day, the Cadets will have classroom education, emergency services presentations/hands on activities, physical training, scuba training and team building activities. While providing the encouragement to let the Cadet grow both Physically and Personally. Sgt. Rivera added if the Cadets returned home tired (or very tired) but eager to return to class the next day the Academy has met part of their goals. Graduation will be Tuesday-29-July at Bogota High School with the time to be confirmed.
Then the meeting focus on the importance of the Cadets Family. This includes returning signed forms so the Cadets can attend the special events. Assist in helping a Cadet to bring a healthy cold lunch for every Duty Day. Helping the Cadet to have a clean uniform ready for the next morning. Along with reminding the Cadet what is allowed, and banned, from the Academy.
Parents were told that each Cadet will receive two uniforms, both will be worn every Duty Day. Other items that will be provided will be a Backpack, Water bottle, Note pads and pencils, along with a Personal Hygiene kit. The Academy will also supply healthy snack and hydration liquids.
Also mentioned was that Jewelry, Make-up, and nail polish will not be allowed on Duty Day. What type of undergarments should be worn, and other specialize clothing that may be needed. All cellphones will be secured upon starting a Duty Day. Any needed medication, with instructions, will be held by the Academy’s Medic. Det. LaFerrera gave his cell number to the Parents so he can be reached in case of emergencies. He also asked that the contact information is correct in case he needs to contact a Parent.
Then the staff talked about the most important job of the Parent, this is to be fully supportive of the Cadet. Encourage them to talk about how there day went. Their feelings on being in the Academy, and what is planned for the next day. Helping them prepare for what will happen next and allowing the Cadet to make their own choices. And to celebrate their Graduation Day with as many Families and Friends as possible.
Det. LaFerrera then added that there are programs available to assist a Cadet, financially, to attend the Academy. He said that anyone is welcome to sponsor a Cadet, also welcomed is any donation of goods and services that will aid the Academy. Financial gifts will also be accepted. To Sponsor a Cadet, or to donate to the Bogota Junior Police Academy please contact Academy Director Det. Michael LaFerrera at: mlaferrera@bogotapolice.org
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