Huh?

Someone debunk this one....quickly please:

• Well, get ready to protect the Academy boys and girls.
  
  The city/Caps is going to conduct a 8 week class for 14-18yrs olds. The class will teach them how to get along with each other.
  
  The kicker: 50 of these "kid" are from disadvantaged homes and the other 50 "kids" are convicted felons.
  
  You heard it right: CONVICTED FELONS.
  
  We heard that staff cannot pat down those special juveniles and metal detectors are not permitted. They will be given meals by staff and participate in scenario training, self defense classes and survival tactics. The goal is to work closely with recruits to learn discipline and respect. This is such an exciting project and a honor to participate. A select few of the staff will have the privilege of participating in this program. This will be a great team building experience.

If true, this is another in a linage of awkwardly bad decisions being made by this department. We just got word that SWAP (the Sheriff's Work program for non-violent offenders) is cleaning up police parking lots. You know...those places we park our personal cars? The places where OCD parks their supposed undercover cars? Yeah, those places. Is that really a wise move?