Reserve Deputy Scott Davis of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has been appointed to serve on the Indiana Sheriff’s Association Youth Leadership Camp committee.

Davis was appointed to that committee by Indiana Sheriff’s Association President Tim Troyer of Steuben County.

Davis has served as a camp counselor and instructor at youth leadership camps since 1991. He is the only reserve deputy in the state of Indiana to be appointed to the 26-person committee.

The camp program is designed to achieve three basic objectives: Foster a stronger relationship between youth and the men and women who enforce the laws; give children who ordinarily would not have the opportunity a chance for a summer camp experience; and give youth a chance to build character and inspire leadership skills.

During the camps, officers conduct demonstrations about boat and water safety, K-9 demonstrations, defensive tactics, leadership skills and other topics. Other programs are geared to teach the campers of drug and alcohol abuse. It is the officers’ goal to teach every child a healthy respect for laws and the democratic process.

The sheriff’s association has two camps for youth to attend — one in northern Indiana and one in southern Indiana.

Davis will attend the Indiana Sheriff’s Association’s Southern Youth Leadership Camp on July 9, 10 and 11 at Camp Waycross in Brown County. Campers from Jackson County attend the camp at no cost.