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"Police departments around Northwest Arkansas are having some officers take a break from patrolling streets to speak with kids. Siloam Springs and Springdale police departments are holding junior police academies this week.These classes will give kids the opportunity to not only see what the officers do every day but also to put a face behind the badge.The students are taking part in a four-day course to learn the ins and outs of police work and the justice system. Cpl. Jeff Bland with Siloam Springs police told 40/29 News students will learn what jobs are available for them after high school, learn basics of what police do in the field, like throwing spike strips, and even enjoy a meal with the officers.\u201CWe're just making sure they know what we are all about and trying to get that word out to them that we are here to protect and to serve,\u201D Bland said.Students between the ages of 13 and 17 were able to sign up to the class for free. The classes are being held at Siloam Springs Intermediate School.In Springdale, the Junior Police Academy is an immersive program designed for children ages 9-15 to learn about the Springdale Police Department.\u00A0 Lt. Derek Wright with Springdale police said there will be lessons on how police train K-9s and on how bike officers patrol, and the students will even gear up for a ride on the SWAT truck.\u201CI think the more we can reach out to the community, the more we can open the door to the police department. Transparency is key here and we want you to know everything possible about the police department,\u201D Wright said.Both police academies were free for students to register."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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