Newton Cadets Graduate from Youth Public Safety Academy

NEWTOWN, CT - From the Middle Sex Sheriff's Office: Several Newton residents were among those to graduate from the Youth Public Safety Academy on Friday, August 11, with a graduation ceremony at Chelmsford High.

More than 160 cadets, ages 8-12, from Acton, Belmont, Maynard, Medford and Newton spent five days learning from members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, as well as local police and fire officials. This is the 18th year of the program.

“This program makes a real difference in the lives of Middlesex County families,” said Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian. “Not only do hundreds of youngsters get to have a fun and safe summer experience, but more importantly they get to know the members of their local police and fire departments who they come to trust.”

The Youth Public Safety Academy is offered as a low-cost, educational camp for county residents. The camp runs in six, one-week sessions and graduates hundreds of cadets each year.

The cadets participate in several exercises during the week including fire hazard training in the MMiddlesex Sheriff’s Office's fire safety trailer; team building activities at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Billerica; K9 demonstrations; and tours of local public safety facilities.

Image via Middlesex Sheriff's Office