Town of Warwick Police welcome second cadet class of the summer

The second session of the Town of Warwick Junior Police Academy began this week at Warwick Town Hall, the Warwick school district shared. The Junior Police Academy is led by the district’s school resource officers and allows students to better understand police training and service.

According to the school district, students began their morning visiting the courts at Warwick Town Hall. They sat in the courtroom while they learned about the role of the judge, prosecutor, district attorney, and jury. They were able to ask questions about each role and the types of trials and people that come to the courtroom. Some students asked questions about how things like noise complaints are dealt with in court, what a DWI is, and what happens when people get arrested.

The students’ day continued with a tour around the different areas of the courthouse, including the jury room, the clerks’ office, and court chambers.

The Town of Warwick Junior Police Academy continues through next week. The academy includes multiple field trips, interactions with emergency responders, and demonstrations on everything from police drones to police dogs. The WJPA graduates its second class of cadets for this summer in a ceremony to be held next Friday, August 15.