Illinois State Police June 4, 2024 10:59 am listen to the story Your device does not support audio. SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is preparing for the 2024 Team Illinois Youth Police Camp (TIYPC) summer camp series, which will be held across the state in Elsah, Romeoville and Carbondale. The week-long residency camps, designed for teens ages 13 to 17, are modeled after a military structure and focus on teaching cadets military drills, physical fitness exercises, leadership development, resistance to abuse of substances and principles of team formation. Graduates have found TIYPCs, which promote positive interactions between law enforcement and attendees, to be pivotal experiences in their lives. “The ISP youth camp definitely influenced my future, because at the age of 8, I knew I wanted to become a police officer or join the U.S. Army,” said Swansea Police Officer Marquis Jones and graduate of Metro East TIYPC. “With the help of the camp and the counselors, I was able to do both. I have been a police officer for eight years and have served for 13 years as a Military Police Non-Commissioned Officer in the Illinois Army National Guard. After completing the TIYPC, I was able to stay in contact with police officers for guidance and advice along my path to becoming a police officer.” Get the latest news!Don’t miss our Top Stories and top news stories delivered to your inbox every day. ‘) var $this = $(this); //prevent default form submission e.preventDefault(); //execute an AJAX post request in your server-side script, $this.serialize() is your form data that is added to the request $.ajax({ ‘url’ : ‘/subscriptions/dosubscribe.cfm ‘, ‘ type’: ‘POST’, ‘data’: $this.serialize(), success: function(data){ //$(data).prependTo(“#saveresponse”); $( “#subscriptionResponse” ) .html( $(data) ).slideDown( “slow”, function() { // Animation complete. } }, error: function (xhr, ajaxOptions, throwError) { $( “#subscriptionResponse” ).html( xhr. responseText ); } }); //here you can parse the output of your server-side script (responseData) and validate the user’s login without leaving the page }); }); The first TIYPC began in 2006 in Granite City, then moved to Alton in 2009, and finally settled at Principia College in Elsah in 2013. Since its inception, 879 cadets have graduated from the Metro East TIYPC. The Metro East TIYPC 2024 will begin in July and applications will be accepted until June 14. Interested parties may contact Ms. Sandra Voytas at Sandra.Voytas@illinois.gov for more information. Article continues after sponsor message. Due to the success of the program, ISP expanded the camps to other regions. The Northern TIYPC, which was initially held at Olivet Nazarene University, is now held at Lewis University in Romeoville. MacKenzie McGee, 2017 graduate, shared, “At that time in life, I was struggling with a lot of things. The path I was following was going to get me into a lot of trouble, so I went to camp. This camp impacted the way I viewed my future. This camp taught me structure and discipline, and by learning these things and more, I ended up choosing the military as a career. I left for the Marines at age 18 on November 15, 2021. When I look back, honestly, if it weren’t for camp teaching me these things and changing my life, I wouldn’t be where I am today. . I recently got out of the military but my next goal in life is to become a police officer. I want to be able to help children and see them succeed in life. This camp helped inspire me to be who I am today.” In 2023, ISP, in collaboration with the Carbondale Police Department, established the Southern TIYPC at Southern Illinois University. Rene Voss, mother of Southern TIYPC graduate Gary Stone, said, “I cannot defend TIYPC-C enough. Made many positive changes in my son. He came home with self-respect and I think that gave him a strong sense of direction for his future. When he talks about his experience at camp, he always has a smile on his face, he is a little taller and his confidence has improved a lot. The best part about camp is that Gary has connected with so many positive mentors who have stayed in touch with him throughout the year. He has developed lifelong relationships with these local law enforcement officers and ISP police.” While applications for the North and South TIYPCs have closed for 2024, prospective cadets can expect the next application window to open in early 2025. These camps are funded through public and private donations and partnerships with local authorities, civic organizations, state agencies, and the Illinois National Guard. The cost of attendance varies by location. More like this:April 18, 2024: ISP congratulates new Soldiers of Cadet Class 146 April 24, 2024: Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois hosts a variety of day and overnight camps May 26, 2024: ISP investigates death of one officer involved in Marion May 25, 2024 – OSF Saint Anthony’s partners with United Stroke Alliance for stroke survivor and caregiver retreat May 2, 2024 – Lewis and Clark’s College for Kids program prepares for a summer of learning and fun |
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