Local youth named Police Explorer of the Year, scholarship recipient
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- A local youth was awarded Local Police Explorer of the Year after presenting to the Tennessee General Assembly in Nashville earlier this week, The city of Johnson City said in a release.
Kamryn Miller was named Police Explorer of the Year and received the Sheryl A. Horak Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship, the release said. Kamyrn Miller spoke on behalf of the Sequoyah Council.
“It was a privilege to represent the Sequoyah Council and the JCPD Explorer program. Not many people get the opportunity to address lawmakers in our state capitol,” Kamyrn Miller said. “It was an exciting experience, and some of the skills that I learned in the Explorer program gave me the confidence to do it.”
The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) Police Explorers Program is a branch of the Boy Scouts of America that offers an early look into the criminal justice field for youth between the ages of 14 and 20, according to the release.
“The program offers knowledge about Tennessee criminal and traffic laws, crisis negotiation, traffic stop procedures, domestic disturbances and warrants,” the release said.
“The experiences and opportunities provided by the Explorer program are invaluable. The program has assured me that this is what I want to do with my life. During ride-alongs with Johnson City Police, I’ve seen their compassion and integrity in action. I want to have that impact on my community. I want to be a police officer with the Johnson City Police Department,” Kamryn Miller said.
Paul Miller, a police officer in Johnson City, eagerly supports his daughter’s career choice.
“To see my daughter take an interest in law enforcement and knowing that she wants to make policing a career thrills me,” Paul Miller said. “I love to see her passion for serving our community.”
Kamyn Miller is a student at Northeast State Community College and studies criminal justice.
“As teens and young adults progress through the Police Explorer program, they develop critical skills that they can use throughout their lives,” said Erik Hilton, JCPD School Resource Officer and leader of the Police Explorers.
Those who are interested in participating in the Police Explorers program should contact Officer Erik Hilton at 423-930-4169 or ehilton@johnsoncitytn.org.
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