THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 19, 2024 Page 13 Everett Junior Police Academy teaches youths to foster positive relationships with police, fire, Red Cross and ambulance services By Tara Vocino E verett Junior Police Academy opened on Monday at Everett High School. It continues through this week, ending on Friday with a graduation at 2 p.m. Approximately 55 youths will do mock trials with police, fire, ambulance and American Red Cross personnel. Cadets took a group photo on the EHS steps during Monday’s Junior Police Academy. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Everett Police Sergeant/ School Resource Officer Stephen Ramunno. Everett Police Lt. Tino Rozza opened the ceremony, saying that the goal is to foster positive relationships between youths and officers. Christian Bruno read the Academy rules to the class. Shown from left to right: Lily Smith, Arlo Connell and Will Hurley listen to an instructor’s description of a crime scene. Everett Police Officer Nick Palermo recalled officers John Lonergan and William Staples, who were shot in the line of duty. Everett Police Sgt. David Butler addressed attendees at the Junior Police Academy. Samuel Cardello read to the class about punctuality. Cadets listened on. Cadets listened on. Cadet Nicholas Savi led the Pledge of Allegiance. Everett Police Sergeant/ School Resource Officer Stephen Ramunno explained what a guidon is. Mentors introduced themselves to the Junior Police Academy class. Everett Police Officer Hayli Hill said she looks forward to meeting everyone. Lucas Mason is shown reading Academy ground rules.
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