About 20 of Tony Garcia’s law enforcement students hit the streets over the weekend to pass out crime prevention flyers and talk to residents about the role of police officers in the community, as part of a partnership with the Mesa Police Department.(The photo shows Garcia's morning class all dressed up and looking sharp on Wednesday.)
The students have created their own Law Enforcement Explorer post, a program that aims to give youth insight and training in the field.
Garcia’s students are now working on their second assignment: fixing misprinted telephone numbers on Mesa citations. As part of the Explorer Post program, students also get to ride along with officers on patrol and get a first-hand look at the profession they are interested in.
“They’re hammering out volunteer hours, they’re meeting other officers who do this on a daily basis, and they’re learning how to interact with the public,” Garcia said.
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