Capital Challenge helps train potential officers

Capital Challenge

Cadets as young as 14 years old trained in the Capital challene.

14 to 20-year-olds from around the country gathered for the annual capital challenge event.

This event is where cadets come to learn different police techniques. Desiree Jurski was a cadet in the event and she plans on trying to become a Topeka police officer next year.

"It's really teaching me and throwing me into situations that law enforcement officers experience every day and it kind of lets us know what we need to train for for the next competition and kind of gives us a feel of what to expect," she said.

Vidal Campos, an officer with the Topeka police department said this helps prepare cadets for real life situations.

"This job is different every day it's not the same so it's kind of challenging and by doing things like this you get to know how it really is out on the streets," he said.

Topeka Police scored individuals after every exercise. Campos most cadets want to be police officers and these are the people who will protect you in the future.

"This is one of the stepping stones to get good quality police officers," he said.

Topeka police say they hope cadets learn how to handle situations and learn how to work as a team.

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