‘Cop camp’ a big hit for kids and officers

  • Jones County youngsters ages 8-13 received certificates and JCSO Challenge coins after completing the recent summer camp at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED
    Jones County youngsters ages 8-13 received certificates and JCSO Challenge coins after completing the recent summer camp at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED
  • Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece enjoying Friday Fun Day at the summer camp that included inflatables and water slides at day’s end. CONTRIBUTED
    Jones County Sheriff Butch Reece enjoying Friday Fun Day at the summer camp that included inflatables and water slides at day’s end. CONTRIBUTED
  • The vehicle safety classes Wednesday included DUI Awareness, complete with the experience of being impaired by using drunk goggles. CONTRIBUTED
    The vehicle safety classes Wednesday included DUI Awareness, complete with the experience of being impaired by using drunk goggles. CONTRIBUTED
  • The Red Man self-defense class Thursday was a favorite of campers who took turns against the officer in the suit, who appeared to get the brunt of the exercise. CONTRIBUTED
    The Red Man self-defense class Thursday was a favorite of campers who took turns against the officer in the suit, who appeared to get the brunt of the exercise. CONTRIBUTED
    Summer camp is back at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, and it is safe to say a good time was had by all, including campers and staff.The JCSO “Cop Camp,” as the kids called it, started June 11 and ended June 14. Each day was filled with activities that were fun, but most were also educational. The 40 campers were divided into two groups by ages with one group ages 8-10 and the s...

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