Central Oregon teens take part in the first Jr. Women’s Law Enforcement Academy

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The group Central Oregon Women in Law Enforcement (COWIL) hosted their first ever Jr. Women’s Law Enforcement Academy last Wednesday, designed for teens 13-18 years of age. 

This one-day camp, the first of its kind in Central Oregon, was put on by all women in a variety of law enforcement roles from the Central Oregon area and across the state.  Activities included a physical agility test, a mock trial, traffic stops, dispatching, handcuffing, crime scene processing, Fish and Wildlife, drone operations, CERT/SWAT, K-9, Parole and Probation, and more! 

“As a law enforcement professional, it is important to share the career opportunities within the field for young women, as well as take the time to mentor future law enforcement generations,” stated Redmond Police Department Lt. April Huey. “These camps are an interactive way to start that process.”  

The organizers wanted to thank the following agencies for their support and participation:  Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Police Department, Bend Police Department, Sunriver Police Department, Prineville Police Department, Oregon State Police, Crook County and Deschutes County Parole and Probation, Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, Deschutes County 9-1-1, Central Oregon Chaplaincy, COLES, CERT, and Redmond Fire & Rescue.

"Also, thank you to Highland Baptist Church for allowing the agencies to use their facility for this fun and educational community event," they said.