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June 26 through June 29 Wayne Police hosted their 19th Junior Police Academy. Crime scene investigation was one of the courses offered to the junior cadets, who helped their senior officers solve a "burglary." Jessica Presinzano/NorthJersey.com

State Trooper Andrew Stephanic gives young cadets a tour of a police helicopter in Wayne.(Photo: Jessica Presinzano/NorthJersey.c)

WAYNE With a few days ofcrime-scene investigation, self-defense and police discipline lessons under their belts,Wayne's newest junior police made their first "arrest" last week.

The collar was a part of DetectiveJason Clemente's crime scene-investigation class with retired officers Detective Sgt. Matthew Dox and DetectiveJim Faber.

The annual Wayne Junior Police Academy, a weeklong event for township children ages 10 to 12, gives aglimpse into police work and police academy training with a slice of fun. This year, 79 children signed up to learn more about police work while bonding with local officers at Wayne Valley High School and Wayne PAL.

Eight squads of children witnessed a simulated break-in by Dox, who snuck into a "home,"rummaged through belongings and madehis exit with a utility bag.

The cadets were quick to build a description of their suspect and assisted with his arrest after officers "discovered" the suspectoutside.

The case doesn't close with a suspect's arrest, cadets learned, as detectives demonstrated how police gather evidence like shoe prints, fingerprints and interviews to build a case for a suspect's guilt.

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Dox didn't seem to mind as an eager young cadet placed him in handcuffs for being caught with the stolen property. It's his second time playing the bad guy.

"I just enjoy doing it," said Dox, a 34-year Wayne Police veteran, of volunteering in the junior academy.

For cadet Emmie Licamarca, 11, the best part of the academy was theself-defense class, she said.

"There was this guy in a red armor-like suit and we had to beat him up," said Emmie, who added it was her second year at the academy.

Her friend Alyssa Montero, also 11, said she signed up because of stories she heard from Licamarca.

"I wanted to do an extra activity this summer and [Emmie] said it was really fun," said Alyssa.

A junior cadet helps put "suspect" retired Det. Sgt. Matthew Dox in handcuffs at Wayne Police's 19th annual Junior Police Academy.(Photo: Jessica Presinzano/NorthJersey.c)

This is the 19th year Wayne Police have hosted the Junior Academy, with one of the largest enrollments, at 79 cadets, according to DetectiveMichael Zaccone, event organizer and Wayne Valley High School resource officer.

Zaccone said he is "so proud" of the showing of officer's from Wayne's own department, composed of 21 current and retired officers, eight student volunteers and officers from state and county agencies.

"I am really proud of all the guys from our department who have come to help with this," said Zaccone.

Sean Perrius,11, who will head to Schuyler Colfax Middle School in the fall, said his favorite part was meeting all the different squads.

Throughout the week, Wayne's newest cadets were visited by the Passaic County Sheriff's Department, including the bomb squad, hazmat, SWAT and mounted officers, as well as state police troopers, local fire companies and first aid personnel.

Det. Jason Clemente demonstrates how police can use a flashlight to find footprints at a crime scene at Wayne's Junior Police Academy.(Photo: Jessica Presinzano/NorthJersey.c)

Mohammad Asaad, 12, who was attending with his brother Baslan, said he enjoyed meeting the K-9 unit most of all.

In addition to the crash courses in crime scene investigation, self-defense and meet-and-greets with various law enforcement, cadets also did some team building.

Project Adventure, a belay activity all Wayne high schoolers take part in,was incorporated to build "trust" and encourage "cooperating and working together," said recently retired Wayne teacher, Lorene Bishop.

For the 10, 11 and 12-year-olds in the academy, their ascent on rock walls and rope ladders were assisted by eight experienced high school volunteers, who controlled their ropes to ensurea safe descent.

The cadets' navy blue uniforms were sponsored by Atlantic Stewardship Bank, which has two branches in town. It's their first year sponsoring the program, but Berdan Avenuebranch manager John Lindermulder said he hopes to increase the bank's involvement with the junior academy.

The week closed with a formal graduation ceremony held in WVHS' auditorium among family and friend. The hourlong ceremony includedthe Passaic County Pipes and Drums, remarks from police representatives and Mayor Chris Vergano and formal presentation of certificates to the graduates.

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The last time Rodney Roberson saw his daughter Bianca was on Sunday, June 25, when they went bowling together.

She would twirl the ball up in the air and she knocked down a couple of the pins, Roberson recalled in a phone interview with the Tribune Thursday. She couldnt really bowl but she beat me. We had fun that day, too. That Sunday we had a lot of fun.

Friday, he and his family will lay 18-year-old Bianca to rest, following funeral services at St. Pauls Baptist Church, 1 Hagerty Blvd., in West Chester, beginning at 11 a.m.

She was a spoiled brat, but that was my baby though, Roberson reflected. We were looking forward to her succeeding and doing the things she wanted to do as far as her career.

Bianca Nikol Roberson was shot in the head Wednesday, June 28 while driving her 2009 Green Chevrolet Malibu after a road rage incident involving a red pickup truck allegedly driven by suspect David Desper, according to the West Goshen Township Police Department. The incident took place on Route 100 in West Goshen in Chester County, approximately 35 miles outside of Philadelphia.

A 2017 graduate of West Chesters Baynard Rustin High School, Bianca was employed at the White Horse Village retirement community in Newtown Square, according to her obituary. She planned to attend Jacksonville University in Florida this fall to major in forensics.

Her father said she loved watching the television show, CSI, or Crime Scene Investigation about forensic investigators trained to solve criminal cases; and she loved pizza.

She was a very picky eater, Roberson said. If you had corn in the house, some broccoli and some pork chops and a full course meal, she would say, Dad could you order me some pizza please?

In and outside of school, Bianca was loved, her father said, adding that hes been overwhelmed by the stories hes heard from other students who said she was kind and helpful to them.

Bianca was a very caring student; she was connected to a wide range of kids, said Rustins Assistant Principal Joe DiAntonio by phone. She always had a smile on her face and took care of others. She really grew and flourished as a student.

DiAntonio recalled Bianca winning a character award her senior year, along with other scholarships.

I hope we can remember how Bianca treated others and how caring she was and how accepting she was of others, DiAntonio said. And two, that we could look at this situation and think about the patience we need. The relationships that you need when dealing with people and how important they are. Shes going to be missed.

West Chester Area School District Superintendent Jim Scanlon said in a statement posted on the districts website, Our thoughts and prayers are with the Roberson family and friends during this emotional time. We thank the West Goshen Police Department and Chester County District Attorneys Office for their diligence as well as the communitys outpouring of support.

The investigation of the incident remains underway while Desper is being held in jail without bail. A GoFundMe page set up on behalf of Biancas mother, Michelle Tiller Roberson, well exceeded its goal of $25,000. By Thursday the site had raised $42,763.

Biancas death has shocked many people in and around the region with many expressing disbelief and support.

The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors extends its profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the family of Bianca Nikol Roberson, a statement from West Goshen Township read. This senseless and unconscionable act of violence is unacceptable in a civilized society.

This isnt the only tragedy the family has suffered as Biancas older brother, Mykel James Rowley, died in his early 20s from heart disease about four years ago, Roberson said.

[Bianca] always talked about her brother and how much she missed him, Roberson said. She wished he was there for her prom and her graduation.

Roberson yearned to see the type of woman she would become.

Im not saying this just because she is my daughter, but she brought a lot of special things to people, Roberson said. She thought she could save the world. She was a good girl.

Although he knows it wont bring Bianca back, Roberson is hoping for justice for his daughter, aka his twin.

I was looking forward to not only my baby succeeding, but her going to school, and I wanted to see her develop into a mature lady, he added. The person who did this should be brought to justice for taking my innocent daughters life.

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Abu Dhabi will be playing host to a brand new set of forensic and DNA Conferences in November, both fully supported by Abu Dhabi Police;The GCC Forensic Science Conference 2017and TheGCC DNA Symposium 2017, supported by INTERPOL.

Both conferences will be held from 14th -15th November with a day of workshops on 16th November at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi. The expected attendance of the Conference is over 350 regional and international delegates, speakers and sponsors.

TheGCC Forensic Science Conferencewill focus on the latest innovations and challenges facing the forensic science community, from crime scene to court room. TheGCC DNA Symposiumwill bring together law enforcement, forensic medical examiners, legal experts, policy makers and experts in human identification to discuss the applications of DNA in criminal investigations.

These events are the only forum in the region dedicated to the entire forensic sector and supply chain to source innovative forensic products,equipmentand services, as well as providing the definitive source of education, best practice, training and networking throughout the Middle East region. Around 50 exhibitors are expected to take part, displaying products and services to the forensic community, from laboratory equipment, digital forensics, CSI equipment and forensic analytics services.

The conferences will cover a range of specialisms within forensic science such as crime scene investigation, biometrics, legal applications of forensic science, data-basing, investigation bias and errors, digital forensics, cybersecurity and several other key areas. Speakers include globally renowned experts that have been individually selected by a scientific committee put together by Abu Dhabi Police especially for the event. As a result, presentations will focus on the main themes of interest to forensic practitioners with a special emphasis on the future of the sector and areas for greater regional cooperation in order to achieve national objectives for a safe society.

Speaking of the importance of the GCC Forensic Science Conference, Brigadier General Abdul Rahman Mohd. Al Hammadi, Forensic Evidence Department Director,Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, commented: "This high-level Conference will bring together forensic experts from the GCC, Middle East and International community. The event will also act as a platform for technology companies to showcase their products & services through the exhibition and is also a chance for Abu Dhabi Police to meet current and potential suppliers to discuss requirements and future projects."

In addition to the main Conferences, there will several side line meetings taking place for senior members of forensic community. The INTERPOL DNA Monitoring Expert Group will congregate to discuss important topics for their members alongside the GCC DNA Symposium. Other regional leaders will also meet to discuss channels of collaborations that could enhance processes and increase the success of investigations.

The outcomes of the Conference are intended to develop into longstanding, implementable strategies and aim to establish Abu Dhabi as a hub for innovation and leadership within the forensic science sector in the region.

At the launch of the GCC DNA Symposium Colonel Maryam Ahmed Al Qahtani,Expert andChief of the Forensic Biology and DNA Section at Abu Dhabi Police Forensic Evidence Departmentsaid: "The United Arab Emirates is the Middle East member in the INTERPOL DNA Monitoring Expert Group Meetings. As such, we are proud to host a symposium that will bring together regional and international forensic biology experts in order to exchange better practices and highlight landmark cases that are developing new standards in the field. In addition to full support from INTERPOL, the event will also act as an opportunity for Abu Dhabi Police to meet providers of DNA and human identification equipment that will greatly benefit the Forensic Evidence Department.

Both conferences are accepting abstracts from potential speakers and registrations from delegates on their respective websites.

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TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) Twenty two teenagers graduated from the Tupelo Police Departments Junior Police Academy.

The Junior Cadets spent two weeks , living at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center, as part of the academy.

They learned about many aspects of police work, such as firearm safety, first aid, cpr, boating and water safety and crime scene investigation.

Instructors say they are encouraged at the quality and discipline of the Junior Cadets, many of whom are interested in careers as law enforcement officers.

The thing about it is, these kids take two weeks out of their summer vacation from school to come spend it with us, and it gets our hopes up a lot to know they are dedicating that two weeks to come stay with us and its something they would rather be doing than sitting home on the couch, said Capt. Terry Sanford, with the TPD.

Guest speaker was District Attorney John Weddle, who talked about the importance of law enforcement officers in the criminal justice system.

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. - A Mecca man is in custodyfor two counts of sexual assault on a child.

Police arrested 20-year-old Angel Luain North Shore on Wednesday.

Lua was originallyidentified as a suspect in the sexual assault of a young child on the night of June 10.

Police say Luaallegedly entered a residence on the 67000 block of Two Bunch Palms Trail, then sexually assaulted a young child. Officers scoured the area but Lua fled prior to their arrival. Crime scene investigation technicians collected forensic evidence from the crime scene that identified Lua as the suspect in the crime.

On Sunday, Lua was identified as a suspect in a second attempted sexual assault on the 13000 block of Verbena Drive in Desert Hot Springs. Police obtained a warrant for Lua's arrest shortly thereafter, and detectives located Luain North Shore on Wednesday.

Luawas arrested and transported back to Desert Hot Springs PD where he was processed. He was later booked into the Riverside County Jail in Banning on a felony warrant for lewd and lascivious acts on a child, sexual penetration on a child, and residential burglary.

He is currently held in lieu of $2,100,000 bail.

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