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Malden Cadets Graduate Middlesex County Sheriff's Youth Academy
The youth academy promotes public safety through lessons on everything from internet safety to fire preparedness and prevention.
MALDEN, MA — Malden cadets were among the graduates of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy last week, joining other graduates from Acton, Chelmsford, Everett, Maynard, Newton and Waltham on Friday.
Cadets were honored with a graduation ceremony to cap their youth academy program.
"After two years of remote programming, we are proud to welcome cadets, their families and our community partners back to YPSA," Sheriff Peter Koutoujian said of the youth academy in a press release earlier this summer.
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The academy dates back to 1999. It aims to teach participating children in Middlesex County about public safety, including lessons on topics ranging from internet safety to fire preparedness and prevention.
Anyone ages eight to 12 in Middlesex County can participate. The program also offers a counselor-in-training program for older participants.
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This was the fourth and final youth academy session this summer.
See photos from the graduation via the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office.
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