Exploring the female future of law enforcment: Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy held in Redmond
Tyson Beauchemin
(Update: Correcting name of judge who conducted mock trial)
RREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy was underway in Redmond Thursday. For two days, young women are spending the day with police officers, learning what it’s like to do their job.
The program is a passion project from the group Central Oregon Women and Law Enforcement.
KTVZ heard from some of the attendees who came back for a second time.
“It was really interesting when I talked to the other female officers,” said Marlie Verduzco, “I’d suggest other girls try it, because it was really fun.”
“Coming here has definitely made me consider, like dispatch.” said Brooklyn Cobb, “It’s really interesting and like, just most of the things are interesting.”
The academy is not just about learning about being a patrol officer. Police are represented from start to finish during the camp. From dispatch to booking, every position is there and represented by a woman. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Alison Emerson even presided over a mock trial as part of the academy.