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Calling Teens! Sign up for Herndon's Youth Police Academy!

Teens invited to learn more about the Herndon Police Department during a free, 10 week class.

One of the many great things about our Town is our Police Department. And if know a teen, ages 14-17, who is interested in learning more about the police department, how it works and what it's like to be in this field, encourage them to apply to the HPD Youth Police Academy.

It's a FREE, yup, FREE 10-week program that starts on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Classes meet every Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Herndon Police Department at 397 Herndon Pkwy.

The classes sound really interesting and adults, keep an eye out for a similar program called the Citizens Police Academy later this year!

Detailed info from the Town's website: 2013 Youth Police Academy 

The Herndon Police Department is now seeking teens age 14-17 to attend the upcoming Youth Police Academy on Thursday evenings, March 7 through April 11, 2013. The Youth Police Academy offers area teens a better understanding of the Police Department and a greater awareness of the daily challenges faced by police officers.
  
The Youth Police Academy is a FREE 10-week program that will provide members a unique view of the Herndon Police Department. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about topic such as; criminal investigations, traffic enforcement/safety, K-9, forensics and evidence collection as well as other law enforcement related topics. 
  
The Youth Police Academy will be held Thursday evenings from March 7 through April 11, 2013. Classes meet from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Herndon Police Department, 397 Herndon Parkway 
  
Applicants must provide their own transportation to and from training. Acceptance into the program is subject to review of applicant's criminal record and police contact history. 
  
For an application, visit the Town's website at http://herndon-va.gov/Content/public_safety/crime_prevention/Youth_Programs/YPA.aspx?cnlid=2701

or contact SPO Denise Randles 703-435-6881 x 2343 or denise.randles@herndon-va.gov

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Mark Carolla May 27, 2013 at 02:12 pm
Hi Bob - "By avoiding the ridiculous price of the Silver Line Metrorail, we could also haveRead More extended a dedicated-road bus system out toward Centreville and Woodbridge." I won't address price because the finances of the Silver Line are another story...but actually, Bob, we already have or had Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) [See ---http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/9600/brt-creep-makes-bus-rapid-transit-inferior-to-rail/] I used it for years commuting to the Pentagon: Metro and Connector Express Buses. There are pseudo light rail like stations at Herndon/Monroe St and there are supposedly bus lanes on the Toll Road. You saw how well that worked in getting people to get out of their cars. With population growth it didn't and it resulted in more paving. The bus lanes became HOV. You are correct that the Silver Line is but one line - and it will need bus connections - frequent and extensive connections - not just during rush hour -along with big parking lots. BRT is an attempt to replicate rail on the cheap - penny wise and pound foolish. Granted I have my prejudices: when I was trained as an Army Transportation Officer we were taught and observed through the years that flanged wheels on steel rails is the most efficient and economical way of moving large numbers of people and materiel. We have been neglecting multi-modal: rail, light rail, and bus for so long in favor of highway interests that we are now in a mess with a reputation as the nation's gridlock capital.
Bob Bruhns May 27, 2013 at 03:36 pm
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