42 Youths Invited to Pennsylvania State Police Honor Camp

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Forty-two teenagers from
across the state have been invited to learn about State Police operations at
the Commissioner's Honor Camp next week at the State Police Academy in
Hershey, Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller announced today.

The cadets, ages 13-18, were selected from among 1,500 boys and girls who
participated in two dozen local Camp Cadet programs around the state last
year. Miller said the program was created by former Commissioner Paul J.
Evanko in 1998 as a reward for the top two cadets from each program.

"This is an excellent opportunity for our troopers to build positive
professional relationships with these outstanding teenagers," Miller said.

"Local Camp Cadet programs give young people exposure to the criminal justice
system from a police cadet's point of view. While participating in the Honor
Camp, cadets gain a greater understanding of the Pennsylvania State Police and
state government, in addition to building leadership skills."

Troopers teach Honor Camp cadets about criminal investigations, police skills,
use of force and other law-enforcement topics. The camp includes team
problem-solving activities and sports. Visits to the Capitol, Governor's
residence, State Police Headquarters and Hershey's Chocolate World also are
included in the week's itinerary.

Miller said the program begins Sunday, July 27. A graduation ceremony will be
held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the State Police Academy.

Tpr. Joseph P. Nolte of the State Police Bureau of Training and Education
coordinates the Honor Camp program.

Following are the youths invited to participate in the Honor Camp and their
hometowns, listed by county:
-- Allegheny: Alexander Wright of Pittsburgh;
-- Armstrong: Cassandra Baum of Kittanning and Isaac Houston of Templeton;
-- Beaver: Kacie Colteryahn of Clinton;
-- Bedford: Jeremy Blackburn of Alum Bank and Brittany Kidd of Bedford;
-- Berks: Jacob Erickson of Reading;
-- Bucks: Ryan Whitbeck of Quakertown;
-- Butler: Erik Winters of Mars;
-- Cambria: Christopher Butler of Johnstown;
-- Centre: Michael Arseniu of State College and Jillian Musser of Bellefonte;
-- Chester: Parker Foti of Downingtown;
-- Clarion: Blaze Hildebrand of Mayport;
-- Clinton: Dillon Gavlock of Mill Hall and Payton Mikitko of Lock Haven;
-- Elk: Rebecca Glatt of Saint Marys;
-- Erie: Angelia Brown of Erie and Nate Smialek of Girard;
-- Fayette: Ashlyn Fratto of Melcroft and Larry Pospisil of Acme;
-- Fulton: Lacey Beatty of Needmore and Eric Broadwater of Waterfall;
-- Greene: Dillon Main of Rogersville;
-- Indiana: Michael Lockhart of Smicksburg;
-- Lackawanna: Kellia Giambrone of Scranton;
-- Lancaster: Rachel Hohenwarter of New Providence;
-- Luzerne: Samantha Davis of Dallas and Taylor Thompson of Exeter;
-- Lycoming: Andrew Keeler of Williamsport and Autumn Maclnnis of
Montoursville;
-- Montgomery: Thomas Redmond of Royersford and Jessica Quittner of Pottstown;
-- Northumberland: Alexis Criswell of Watsontown;
-- Perry: Derek Donnelly of Newport;
-- Potter: Steven Forney of Coudersport;
-- Somerset: Emily Cramer of Somerset;
-- Tioga: Cheyanne James of Sabinsville;
-- Union: Colbey Russell of New Berlin;
-- Wayne: Zachary Clookey of Lake Ariel;
-- Westmoreland: Autumn Rhodes of Derry;
-- Wyoming: Ronald Barr of Tunkhannock.

CONTACT: Jack J. Lewis
Kelsey J. Merryman
(717) 783-5556

SOURCE Pennsylvania State Police Department

Jack J. Lewis or Kelsey J. Merryman, both of the Pennsylvania State Police
Department, +1-717-783-5556