The Bay County Sheriff's Office believes in the youth
of Bay County. Today's children are tomorrow's leaders. The primary goals of
the Junior Deputy and Explorer programs are to provide a better understanding of Law
Enforcement and the justice system in the United States and to promote a better
understanding between our youth and all Law Enforcement agencies in the county.
Junior Deputies are from age 10 to 13 years old (or in the 7th grade). All Junior
Deputies must maintain a 2.0 (C) grade point average in school. Members must also
attend weekly meetings held at our clubhouse, (across from Oakland Terrace Elementary
School) which are held each Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Guest speakers and demonstrations supported by tours of local criminal justice facilities
acquaint Junior Deputies with a look at REAL Law Enforcement work. Classes are also
provided in BB/pellet gun training, gun safety, first aid, water safety, CPR, court room
procedures and basic Law Enforcement.
Junior Deputies also develop a sense of civic participation. Every year the Junior
Deputies contribute over 3,000 hours to the community. Some of their projects are:
March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Project 25, Triathlon, Teen Court, Finger
printing details, Bay County Juvenile Justice Council, School Fun Days and many others. |
