Local students participated in a month-long internship program within the Erie-2 BOCES criminal justice program. Students from both the Hewes and LoGuidice educational centers met at the Jamestown Fireman's Grounds for a SWAT obstacle course and a bicycle patrol course. P-J photos by Jordan W. Patterson

Chautauqua County students underwent a simulated SWAT training obstacle course in association with the Erie 2-BOCES criminal justice program.

Under the supervision of the Jamestown Police Department and members of its SWAT team, criminal justice students took a class on bicycle patrol and participated in the physical training course.

The additional month-long programming takes the place of an internship for the local criminal justice students.

“My overall experience of this program has been wonderful,” said Ty Pattyson, a senior at Cassadaga Valley Central School after completing the obstacle course.

JPD Chief Harry Snellings said the program has become more than just teaching law enforcement by incorporating other aspects of policing including health and human services, corrections and security aspects.

“We try to make it a little more diverse and not just focus on law enforcement,” Snellings said.

Attempting to finish in under four minutes, students from both the Hewes and LoGuidice educational centers completed the training course.

See Thursday’s edition of The Post-Journal for complete coverage.