The Ocala Police Department is preparing to host another session of its mentoring program for local high school students who are interested in a career in law enforcement.
The Public Safety Mentoring Program will provide an opportunity for participating 11th and 12th graders to learn first-hand what it is like to serve as a police officer.
Throughout the 10-week program, participants will get to interact with public safety professionals while taking part in a variety of activities including building searches, defense training tactics, a firearms simulator, 911 dispatch, crime scene investigations, and more.
According to OPD, the program will also focus on character development, life skills training, and positive decision-making. During the various interactions and group activities, police officers will share their own experiences and offer advice to help steer the participating students in a positive direction.
For more information on the Ocala Police Department’s Public Safety Mentoring Program, or to sign up, contact Major Cuppy via email at: scuppy@ocalapd.org.