Following joint efforts between Chief Deputy Chad Wooley and Life Scout Garrett Fisher, Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office started the new Youth Law Enforcement Academy last week. One recent highlight of the academy was hearing from Juvenile Court Judge Troy Braswell. Judge Braswell discussed the operations of the court, the importance of programming such as reading groups, tutoring, boxing classes, and others offered by the court, at teaching youth discipline and self-control as well as providing a sense of belonging and improving self-esteem. Youth were also able to hear from Lieutenant Rusty Page, Director of Juvenile Housing for the Faulkner County Detention Center. Lt. Page also showed the youth the Juvenile Housing area as well as discussed art and reading programs offered to the youth. In addition to these activities, youth were able to visit our Criminal Investigations Division, Dispatch Center, and more! Eleven youth were selected for the academy this year. They include: Garrett Fisher, Chase Roberson, Noah Burningham, Nathaniel Pate, Genevieve Puchta, Cutter Harris, Mina Cavanaugh, Bryson Baker, Alison Branscum, Adelaide Huff, and Levi Pruett.

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