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Mokena PD Rolls Out First-Ever 'Junior Police Academy,' Registration Open Now
The four-week program runs Tuesday and Thursday nights beginning June 23, and is open to L-W area residents ages 13-17.

MOKENA, IL — The Mokena Police Department is launching its inaugural Junior Police Academy, with registration open now.
The four-week program is open to Lincoln-Way area residents ages 13-17, and is designed to give students an inside look at the world of law enforcement through hands-on learning and interactive sessions with officers.
Participants will learn about:
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- Crime Scene Processing
- Investigations
- K-9 Program
- Drones in Law Enforcement
- Traffic Stops
- And more
Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning June 23.
Registration deadline is June 11. Register online.
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