Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program - The American Legion Department of Virginia

Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy

2019-2020 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program* (YCLEP):

After considerable consideration by the Virginia State Police administration and the Virginia American Legion leadership, we have decided to cancel the 2020 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy scheduled for 14-19 June, 2020. We waited as long as we did, hoping that we could still provide a completely safe and healthy environment for our youth who participate, our dedicated Legion counselors and to our Virginia State Police partners who have supported us in this endeavor for over 30 years. With the unknown longevity of this COVID-19 situation, we felt it was in the best interest of all involved to make this decision now, even though we are deeply disappointed to have to do so. This is just one of many disappointments that our American Legion Family and those that support our programs have had to endure the past couple weeks. We all ask for your understanding. Any questions or concerns should be directed to VA American Legion Academy Director Bill Feasenmyer at billfeas2@comcast.net. Thank you.

Director: Bill Feasenmyer (284)

Director Emeritus: Ken Powell (325)

Advisory Consultants: Joyce Miller (180), Deloris Todman (165)

Member: Tommy Powell (130), Richard Ward (75)

PDC Advisor: Brett Reistad (270)

Since 1989, The Virginia American Legion and the Virginia State Police have conducted a week-long hands-on event for rising high school seniors (male & female) at the VSP Training Academy. Those interested in a law enforcement career get a small glimpse of the varied training a trooper experiences. For more information, contact Program Director Bill Feasenmyer at (804) 520-9280 W, (804) 337-8753 C or billfeas2@comcast.net.

Next Academy: June 14-19 2020

The following Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program (YCLE) documents are available:

YCLE Brochure

YCLE Application

YCLE Memo From Chairman

YCLE Memo to Posts

YCLE Post Guidelines

2019 Virginia Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Completed

Highlights of the 2019 YCLE Academy in the video below.

The American Legion Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program Promotional Video

The American Legion Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program serves to introduce youth to the field of law enforcement’s principles, discipline, ethics, physical fitness, and teamwork. Programs are conducted in cooperation with local and state law enforcement agencies, and are typically held during the summer at the various law enforcement facilities.

I am pleased to reintroduce to you our latest Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program resource, a brief promotional video created by our very own Media and Communications Division, and it highlights one of our many outstanding Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Programs.

This video was originally introduced at the 2014 Spring Meetings in April, in an effort to encourage departments to create and adopt a Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program.

Thanks to those departments that currently have a program, and I encourage those remaining departments without a program to develop one, it’s a wonderful opportunity for youth to learn about Law Enforcement!

YCLE Videos

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	1	2	3	4	5 Annual Awards Due to Department Annual Awards Due to Department June 5, 2020 See more details •	6 D Day Remembrance D Day Remembrance June 6, 2020 See more details •
7 Amendments and Resolutions Due To Department Amendments and Resolutions Due To Department June 7, 2020 See more details •	8	9	10	11 District Membership Chairman Awards Due to Department District Membership Chairman Awards Due to Department June 11, 2020 See more details •	12	13
14 Flag Day Flag Day June 14, 2020 Always be proud of the flag of our country as many people sacrificed their lives for its honor, each and every battle fought by American was led by this flag and it is the strength of our Nation. It is not just a flag, it is the symbol of our national pride, our glorious history and our freedom. See more details US Army Birthday US Army Birthday June 14, 2020 The U.S. Army was founded on 14 June 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year. This army was created because there was a severe need for professionally trained soldiers to combat the British. Before its creation, most of the fighting was done by colonial militias – which were made up of mostly farmers who soldiered on a part-time basis. The original order from Congress allowed for 10 companies of riflemen to be created. Two days later, an Adjutant General’s Corps; Corps of Engineers; Finance Corps and Quartermaster Corps were created. The U.S Army Birthday is a day for the Army, soldiers, veterans and their families to celebrate the day on which the first United States Army was formed – the Continental Army. This day falls on June 14th and is celebrated on an annual basis. It’s a celebration that’s been observed since the 1970s to acknowledge the vital contributions of its members and to develop enhance the esprit de corps. See more details • •	15	16	17	18	19	20
21 Father's Day Father's Day June 21, 2020 See more details •	22	23	24	25	26 Post Certification of Officers Form Due To Department Post Certification of Officers Form Due To Department June 26, 2020 See more details •	27
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