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Pelham Police announces inaugural youth academy, modeled on Fairview Heights program, targeted for 2026
Summary
The Pelham Police Department unveiled plans for the Pelham Youth Police Academy (PELUM PD), based on training Officer Levita Scott observed in Fairview Heights, Illinois. The program emphasizes citizenship, knowledge and responsibility and is expected to begin in 2026.
Pelham — The Pelham Police Department announced plans July 7 to launch its first youth police academy, a summer-style program the department intends to start in 2026 and model on the Fairview Heights (Illinois) program Officer Levita Scott observed in June.
Chief Ed Delmore introduced the topic, saying the department already has strong community ties and aims to expand youth engagement. Officer Levita Scott described a two-week visit to Fairview Heights Police Department in June during which she and her daughter observed that department’s long-running…
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