The American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy (ALLECA)

February 2012

Interested Groups
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All Police Departments, All Police Explorer Post Advisors, All JROTC Advisors and All School Counselors.

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Members List:

Director/Camp Commandant:
Sgt. Dan Palmer
Deputy Director Area A:
Carol Stensby
Deputy Director Area B:
Frank Whitten
Deputy Director Area C:
Jim Strande
Asst. Deputy Camp Commandant:
Sgt. Dave Hornung
Administrative Assistant:
Officer Jason Warren
Class Counselor:
Officer Mike Dickinson
Officer Brady Little
Officer David Romero
Officer Diana Mondragon-Verret
Administrative Assistant:
Anne Cline

Links Section

	DPS ALLECA WEB PAGE
	THE AMERICAN LEGION
	THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA
	ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
	AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL

The American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy (ALLECA)

WHAT IS ALLECA? The American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy (ALLECA)has been in existence for 31-years and is a partnered program between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) and The American Legion-Department of Arizona. The American Legion believes that our young people have a strong sense of patriotism and a high regard for Law and Order. The objective of ALLECA is to provide a first-hand look at the role of a police officer in promoting and safeguarding America’s freedom and rights. This could be described as a one-week mini-police academy. Sessions are planned annually during summer vacation. Discipline is strict with vigorous physical training, running, and calis-thenics included. Obstacle courses and defensive tactics are planned. The ALLECA program is not a “boot camp” or a camp for problem or incorrigible, unmanageable teens. Various government and criminal jus-tice officials will be guest speakers. Basic in-struction will be by certified police officers from various Arizona police agencies. All applicants must either be enrolled in a recog-nized school or have just graduated. They must have reached their 11th birthday in the month preceding the academy or have not reached their 19th birthday by the start date of the academy. Tuition fees are the responsibility of the appli-cant. However, they may be paid by anyone including, but not limited to; relatives, business-es, local law agencies, fraternal organizations, friends, VFW, or DAV Posts or your local American Legion Post. If the tuition fee of $250 does not accompany the application, the applicant will be advised of whether or not other funds are available and whether they can be accepted or not. Tuition is non-refundable. Each cadet will be furnished a uniform of trous-ers, belt, cap, polo shirt, t-shirts and shorts. Each cadet will be mailed (or emailed), prior to the opening of the session, a “CALL TO REPORT” letter. This will advise the cadet on what personal items will be needed for the one week session. Applicants must provide their own transportation to the Academy. If a hardship does exist, the applicant may contact either Sgt. Dan Palmer (Director) or Deputy Director Frank Whitten for possible assistance. Parents/guardians, relatives or friends are responsible for transportation after graduation.

ALLECA 2012 Dates The dates for ALLECA 2012 will be: June 9th to June 15th (Session I/ALLECA Class 2012-1) and June 16th to June 22nd (Session II/ALLECA Class 2012-2). ALLECA 2011 was from June 4th to June 10th and was held at the St. Joseph's Youth Camp and seventy-six (76) cadets graduated. This was the largest class ever! The 2010 ALLECA class took place from June 26th to July 2nd and forty-seven (47) cadets graduated. For additional information, you can email Sgt. Dan Palmer AZ DPS at allecadirector@hotmail.com. For those thinking about attending in 2012 here is some information you might want to know. Cadets will need to arrive at the academy wearing a plain white t-shirt, running shorts, and running shoes between 0900 and 1230 hours. Additional information will be provided in the "Call to Report" that each cadet will receive either via U.S. mail or email. Graduation will commence at 12:00 P.M. on each Friday, so it is suggested that family and friends arrive at the academy no later than 10:30 A.M. You can obtain an application, brochure, and flyer by visiting www.webspawner.com/users/alleca/index.html or by emailing allecadirector@hotmail.com.

Graduate Information
Cadets that have graduated from ALLECA can still remain in touch by creating a Facebook account and requesting to join the ALLECA Graduates group page. Simply create a Facebook account, click on groups, do a search for ALLECA Graduates, and then request to become a member. Group site:www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=180717517892. We have numerous pictures and videos at this site for your viewing pleasure. We are also creating an ALLECA Alumni Assocation for graduates. If you are a graduate and would like to join the ALLECA Alumni Assocation, please email Sgt. Palmer at allecadirector@hotmail.com.

Additional Information on ALLECA
There are two websites for ALLECA. Simply go to your browser search box and type in ALLECA. The additional website for ALLECA is www.webspawner.com/users/alleca/ We have numerous pictures at this site and the pictures go back to 1981. Don't forget to go to the Guestbook area and leave us a note.

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Proud Supporter T-Shirt & Pins

ALLECA Hat Pin

ALLECA 2010 Proud Supporter T-Shirt (Front)

ALLECA Proud Supporter T-Shirts & Donations to the ALLECA Program
We now have ALLECA Proud Supporter T-Shirts available for sale. The cost of the shirts is now $10.00. The shirt design was created and donated by "The Impressionist" custom screens and graphic designs out of Flagstaff, Arizona. You can also purchase an ALLECA hat pin for $3.00. We also have older Cadet T-Shirts on-sale for $6.00. You can either call the ALLECA Director or send mail requesting a shirt and/or hat pin. Make checks or money orders out to American Legion-ALLECA. We are always looking for donations in order to keep sponsoring kids to attend the program and to maintain and upgrade equipment. If you would like to send a donation to the program, please send it to: Sgt. Dan Palmer-ALLECA Director P.O. Box 6638, Maildrop 3900 Phoenix, Arizona 85005. If you are sending a donation in check or money order, please make it out to American Legion-ALLECA. If you are sending your donation in cash, please attach a note with your name, so we can properly thank you and send you something for tax purposes.

THE AMERICAN LEGION LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER ACADEMY (ALLECA)
4701 N. 19th Avenue Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85351
phone: 602-377-4405 • fax: 602-644-8719

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