Criminal Justice students host 2nd annual Operation Joy project

Corbin Area Technology Center Criminal Justice Classes are shown above with local law enforcement officials as part of their second annual “Operation Joy” project where they donated 50 turkey baskets for needy families in the community

Corbin Area Technology Center Criminal Justice classes donated turkey baskets to law enforcement officials as part of their second annual Operation Joy. The 50 turkey baskets were donated to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers to distribute to needy families in the community.

“The operation teaches our Criminal Justice students that law enforcement plays many different roles in the community,” Criminal Justice Teacher Tackett Wilson said. “Of course, the main purpose of the project is to give back to the community during the upcoming Christmas Holiday season. It teaches the students the core values of helping those who are less fortunate.”

The class expanded the operation from last year increasing the number of baskets donated from 15 to 50. The Criminal Justice students met with numerous officers at the Corbin Area Technology Center and helped to load the baskets into the cruisers. The baskets were complete with a turkey, stuffing, vegetables, and drinks.

The Criminal Justices classes consists of 50 students from Corbin, Williamsburg, and Whitley County High Schools. The department would like to thank students, staff, and community members as well as the VFW, Kroger, Sav A Lot, and Walmart for their generous support in providing donations toward the project.