Youth Police Academy Needs Donations

June 26, 2010

Law enforcement agencies in Escambia County (Ala.) are asking for the public’s donations to help with their 10th annual Youth Police Academy.

The Youth Police Academy is funded by donations, with many officers taking their vacation time to volunteer.

“It’s very expensive to run a week long academy and it takes everyone working together to allow these kids the opportunity to experience the things that they do,” said Samantha Bennett of the Atmore Police Department. “If we all work together and donate just one item it will make a great difference.”

The Youth Police Academy is asking for donations of:

Snacks (cheese crackers, cookies, etc.)
Sports drinks (Gatorade, vitamin water)
Plastic or paper cups
Plastic forks and spoons
Paper plates (such as Dixie for durability)
Paper bowls (for cereal)
Water
Pancake mix
Toilet tissue
Paper towels
Cereal (kids’ brands)
Breakfast items (honey buns, muffins, etc.)
Napkins

Items can be dropped off at any local police or sheriff’s office in Escambia County, Alabama. Please mention that the items are for the Youth Police Academy.

For more information, contact Bennett at the Atmore Police Department at (251) 368-9141.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News