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Ruston officer serves as counselor at regional Law Enforcement Youth Camp
Summary
Ruston Police Chief Nestor Bautista reported that Officer Rachel Barlow served as a counselor at the Law Enforcement Youth Camp this summer — the first time Ruston sent an officer since the camp opened in 1974 — and that the department will support upcoming related events.
Ruston Police Chief Nestor Bautista reported to the council on the department’s participation in the Law Enforcement Youth Camp and on outreach plans for the coming months. In his report Chief Bautista noted the camp was founded in 1974 to give disadvantaged youth positive interactions with law enforcement and that "This summer Officer Rachel Barlow served as a camp counselor." The minutes state that Ruston will continue to support Northwest Trek events in October and a department Christmas party in December.
The written report emphasizes leadership and community-building activities (horseback riding, boating, swimming, zip lining and campfires) and highlights that this year marked the first time Ruston sent an officer as a counselor. Chief Bautista prepared the written summary included in the meeting record.
