Law Enforcement Camp

The St. Joseph County Police Department is proud to announce its third annual law enforcement camp. This camp is a fundraiser for the D.A.R.E. program that is designed to educate students who are interested in a career in law enforcement. The cost is $75 per camper. Those participating will be entering into the 4th through 9th grades. This camp will consist of two eight-hour days of learning daily operations of our police department. Upon completion of the camp, each student will receive a certificate and a camp t-shirt. Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days.

The session is June 12th and 13th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m..  The camp is held at the St. Joseph County Police Post located at 4817 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46628.

Here's the Camp Schedule:

Drug Unit-Find out what types of drugs county officers confiscate on drug raids. See different types of drug paraphernalia. Learn about the effects of drugs to your body.

K-9 Unit-See a live demonstration. Find out how officers train their dogs.

Crime Scene Investigation? Find the clues and solve the crime.

S.W.A.T. Team? Live Demonstration. Find out what it takes to be a member of the St. Joseph County S.W.A.T. Team.

Jail D.R.T. Team* The Jail Staff has a "S.W.A.T." team too. It's called the D.R.T. Team. Learn their tactics to subdue an uncooperative inmate.

And Much MORE*..

We can only take 40 applicants so please register as soon as possible.

Law Enforcement Camp Application

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