TEEN ACADEMY
July 12th – August 9th
2016
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Darren E. Campbell
Sheriff
It is an honor to offer the citizens of Iredell County, the opportunity to see firsthand the
operations of “The Office of the Sheriff”.
It is my goal to increase understanding between our citizens, teenagers, and law
enforcement through education, and to provide increased understanding of the task
officer’s face in their daily work.
My philosophy is to encourage our citizens and teenagers to develop a sense of
cooperation with law enforcement in a common goal of providing a safe place to live,
raise a family, run a business, worship, and to enjoy recreations.
Working together, we can find realistic solutions to solve any problems that our county
may face.
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, is to provide law enforcement services
to the citizens of Iredell County. Serving our county through crime prevention, drug
enforcement, aggressive patrols and education is our primary goal.
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, exists to serve all people within our jurisdiction with
respect, fairness and compassion. To fulfill our mission, the Iredell County Sheriff’s
Office is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and the development of its
members through effective training, leadership and career development.
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is committed to making our county a safe place to
live, raise a family, run a business, worship, and to enjoy recreations.
History of the Sheriff
The Sheriff is one of the oldest, most important and most respected offices in our
nation’s system of law and justice. Its origins and responsibilities are rooted deeply in
historical England. Only the Office of the King is older and has greater dignity.
The Office of Sheriff was transplanted to America by the early colonists. The founding
fathers made it an elected office, because they were determined that the Sheriff would
be responsible to the people.
Today – throughout the nation – The Sheriff continues to exercise vitally important
responsibilities in all three branches of our criminal justice system: law enforcement,
jail/corrections, and court duties.
In the State of North Carolina, Sheriffs are Constitutional Officers, elected by the people
of their counties. On call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, their responsibilities include:
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Patrolling the counties and enforcing the law.
Maintaining and operating jails.
Properly serving civil process papers, essential to all legal actions.
Providing security for North Carolina Courtrooms
North Carolina Sheriff’s take pride in their tradition. They take seriously their duties and
their responsibilities to the people of North Carolina. And they are taking initiative to
meet the challenges of a changing society.
Teen Academy Overview
The goal of the Teen Academy through the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Is to help our
teenagers in building a better community understanding and relationship with Law
Enforcement by introduction, education, and preparedness. This will consist of 2 nights
a week for 4 weeks of training, with an understanding of each topic and Graduation at
the end of the Academy.
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Introduction: by showing the structure of the Sheriff’s Office. What the
Sheriff is responsible for, and different Divisions and their primary duties.
Education:
by showing the different laws, elements, and processes,
that law enforcement are required to do every day.
Preparedness: by showing what is expected by Law enforcement in
different scenarios that the citizens may encounter. Where our Teenagers
will understand why law enforcement did what they had to do.
With understanding these 3 things, the Teenagers will be more educated, and have an
understanding of how and why things are done a certain way in the community by law
enforcement.
Academy Qualifications
The Teen Academy is open to all male and female Teenagers who meet the
following standards;
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Each applicant must be the age of 13 but can’t be older than 16 years old.
Each applicant must be attending school, and be in good standing in that school.
Or, have graduated from High school, or received a G.E.D. equivalent. Home
Schooled applicants are also accepted.
Applicants must not have any major Disciplinary actions against them from the
school.
Applicants may not have been charged with a Felony.
Applicants may not have been convicted of a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
Applicants will be required to fill out an application including 4 personal
references. 3 - Non family member references, and 1 - reference from a teacher
of their school.
APPLICATION
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy
Name:________________________________________________________
Last
First
Place of Birth:___________________
Middle
Date of Birth:__________ Age:___
Current address: _______________________________________________
Telephone number: _____________________________________________
Driver’s License number: __________________ Driver’s license state: ____
High School attending or attended: _________________________________
Current Grade: _________________________________________________
References:
Please list: Name, address, phone number, and how long you have known
them.
1) ________________________________________________________
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2) ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
3) ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
School Teacher Reference:
Please List: Name, school they teach at, how long you have known them.
4) ________________________________________________________
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I give the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office permission to conduct a background
check and contact the references I’ve listed above, to determine my
eligibility to participate in the Teen Academy.
Signature of Applicant: __________________________________________
Signature of Parent/ Guardian: ____________________________________
Once the application is completed you can drop it off at the Iredell County Sheriff’s
Office, mail it in, or fax it to.
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
230 N. Tradd St.
Statesville, NC 28677
Fax (704) 878-5094Note: If you have any questions please contact Captain Randy Cass (704) 924-4035 or
randy.cass@co.iredell.nc.us
Class
Introduction / Structure of
the Sheriff’s Office
Duties and Expectations
of Divisions
Working the Jail
Working Detective,
Working special victims
unit
Working the road
Working SRO
Working Narcotics
Being a SERT Member
Working Lake
Enforcement
Sheriff’s Choice
Graduation
Date
July 12th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
July 14th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
July 19th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
July 21st
6:00pm – 8:00pm
July 26th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
August 2nd
6:00pm – 8:00pm
August 4th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
August 9th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Instructor
Sheriff Campbell
Chief Ellis
Chief Byers
Lieutenant Cranford
Major Poteat
Captain Gibson
Lieutenant Boyd
Major Carver
Captain Cass
Sergeant Hicks
Captain Hamby
Lieutenant Boyd
Major Carver
Sheriff Campbell
Captain Cass