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Newsline: May 2001 DJJ Officer Training for Police Olympics Her steady hand and keen eye have been of great benefit to Cynthia Mickens, a Special Officer with the Department of Juvenile Justice's Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx for almost three years. Not necessarily on the job -- but in the bowling alleys in the Bronx near her Morrisania home where she spends two nights a week in competition. Mickens, the mother of four children who range in age from 21 to 11, said she took up the sport only two years ago after her daughter had talked her into coming out to watch a few games. She became fascinated with the game and since then has become so capable that her average score is 161. She has yet to realize the bowlers' ultimate dream of a 300 game, but she has rolled a top score of 235. "I bowl for fun and to kill time," the athletic officer said, but she also admitted, "I like the competition." In addition to the two bowling leagues to which she belongs, Mickens has also participated in tournaments in other areas and likes the opportunity to travel these competitions afford. She is currently preparing for the New York Law Enforcement Games, also known as the Police Olympics, which are to be held June 12 through 17 in Albany. "I am really looking forward to representing the Department of Juvenile Justice at the Olympics for the first time," she said. Mickens will take part in the WomenÌs Singles for women whose average is under 164, but will also be paired with a partner for doubles competitions and with several others to compete as a team. |
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