Photo by Donna Campbell Commandant Kenneth Claiborne began instruction for the first cadet class of the Brookhaven Hope Academy Saturday. The 90-day program aims to teach “at-risk” males age 12-17 respect, accountability and etiquette and set them on “a positive trajectory,” Claiborne said. 

Photo by Donna Campbell Commandant Kenneth Claiborne began instruction for the first cadet class of the Brookhaven Hope Academy Saturday. The 90-day program aims to teach “at-risk” males age 12-17 respect, accountability and etiquette and set them on “a positive trajectory,” Claiborne said. 

Photo by Donna Campbell Commandant Kenneth Claiborne began instruction for the first cadet class of the Brookhaven Hope Academy Saturday. The 90-day program aims to teach “at-risk” males age 12-17 respect, accountability and etiquette and set them on “a positive trajectory,” Claiborne said. 

Photo by Donna Campbell Commandant Kenneth Claiborne began instruction for the first cadet class of the Brookhaven Hope Academy Saturday. The 90-day program aims to teach “at-risk” males age 12-17 respect, accountability and etiquette and set them on “a positive trajectory,” Claiborne said. BPD Chief Kenneth Collins addresses the cadets on day one.

Photo by Donna Campbell Commandant Kenneth Claiborne began instruction for the first cadet class of the Brookhaven Hope Academy Saturday. The 90-day program aims to teach “at-risk” males age 12-17 respect, accountability and etiquette and set them on “a positive trajectory,” Claiborne said. Ward 1 Alderman James Magee Jr. stands nearby as Claiborne completes paperwork on a cadet.

Photo by Donna Campbell Commandant Kenneth Claiborne began instruction for the first cadet class of the Brookhaven Hope Academy Saturday. The 90-day program aims to teach “at-risk” males age 12-17 respect, accountability and etiquette and set them on “a positive trajectory,” Claiborne said.