Dates Set For Summer 2022 Oswego Junior Public Safety Academy

OSWEGO, IL — With summer months quickly approaching, so is the Oswego Junior Public Safety Academy. Dates for summer sessions have been announced, and the free program will take place from June 6-10 and again from July 18-22.

From 8 a.m. to noon each day of the program, which is split between the Oswego police and fire departments, junior high school-age students who participate will be exposed to several topics pertaining to both police and fire professions.

Some of the topics that will be covered during the week-long event include traffic stops, car accident and crime scene investigation, patrolling the streets, water flow and fire extinguishment, K-9 demonstration, and building searches. Discussions will focus on the "why," rather than the "how," officials said.

Recruits will learn forcible entry techniques, hose line and nozzle management skills, among other things. Students will even conduct search and rescue drills and watch a vehicle extrication before conducting their own extrication on a real vehicle, according to a news release from the Oswego Police Department.

During the week, organizers will provide recruits with snacks and drinks. On the final Friday, the academy will conclude with a lunch and graduation ceremony celebrating the recruits.

The deadline to submit an application is nearing. Applications, which can be found online, must be submitted in person at the police department lobby by May 28.

Interested residents with questions can contact the police department's school resource officer at 630-551-7300.