The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Law Enforcement Academy has a new set of wheels for cadets to practice their driving skills in the form of a 2023 Dodge Charger GT Blacktop.

 

“This vehicle will be utilized by the cadets for professional police driving which entails instruction on evasive maneuvers, controlled braking and reverse operations,� said GC LEA Program Director, Barton Stephenson. “The vehicle will also be used for all response approach and traffic stop scenarios. It is a wonderful resource for our students to receive hands-on training.�

 

The new GC LEA vehicle has a 3.6-liter V-6, 24V VVT engine with a 300-horsepower rating, and is equipped with Whelen Inner Edge light bars and a 100-watt siren.

 

The college’s LEA vehicle cost $36,865 and was funded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s True Grant.

 

For more information about the Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Law Enforcement Academy, visit https://gc.edu/academic-career-programs/public-services-business-industry/criminal-justice-law-enforcement.php, call 409-944-1263, or email [email protected].

 

ABOUT GALVESTON COLLEGE

Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.