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Southampton Town Police Youth Academy: Clearing Hurdles, Building Trust, Sharing Insight

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Lieutenant Susan Ralph addresses the group.

Lieutenant Susan Ralph addresses the group.

Gathered for a group photo.

Gathered for a group photo. DANA SHAW

PO Josiah Hoshyla shoes them how it's done.

PO Josiah Hoshyla shoes them how it's done. DANA SHAW

Ramiro Veliz clears the

Ramiro Veliz clears the "wall" with Lt. Sue Ralph's encouragement. DANA SHAW

Lt. Todd Spencer times Nicole Scourakis in the Youth Academy challenge course.

Lt. Todd Spencer times Nicole Scourakis in the Youth Academy challenge course. DANA SHAW

Josue Wazhima cuffs the

Josue Wazhima cuffs the "suspect," Police Officer Vinny Cagno. DANA SHAW

Explorer Sgt John Lennon holds the practice pad as Josue Wazhima kicks through the physical challenge.

Explorer Sgt John Lennon holds the practice pad as Josue Wazhima kicks through the physical challenge. DANA SHAW

Lt. Sue Ralph with Explorers Sgt John Lennon and Lt. Hunter Wicklund.

Lt. Sue Ralph with Explorers Sgt John Lennon and Lt. Hunter Wicklund. KITTY MERRILL

Celeste Franks with

Celeste Franks with "suspect," Officer Vinny Cagno KITTY MERRILL

Challenge completed, Ramiro Veliz cuffs his prisoner.

Challenge completed, Ramiro Veliz cuffs his prisoner. KITTY MERRILL

Lt. Sue Ralph films as Ramiro Veliz crawls under an obstacle.

Lt. Sue Ralph films as Ramiro Veliz crawls under an obstacle. KITTY MERRILL

Kitty Merrill on Aug 4, 2021
Celeste Franks rounded the corner dragging a 150-pound dummy. She turned and kicked the pad volunteer John Lennon held hard, 10 knees to the groin, before sprinting to scale a... more

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