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We are now accepting applications for the
2011 Youth Police Academy!
June 6-10
APPLICATIONS
DUE: April 29, 2011
Download
an Application
Review Requirements
Watch
the Video Now!
More Information: 303-987-7230
- What's
the latest police technology?
- How
do I prepare to become a police officer?
- How
can I help police and the community?
Here's
a unique opportunity for teens to go behind the scenes at Lakewood
Police Department and experience first-hand how the police do their
job. Join us for an unforgettable encounter!
ACTIVITIES
INCLUDE:
- Drive
a police car
- Help
solve a crime at a mock crime scene
- Learn
and practice self-defense tactics
- Try
on SWAT gear
- Meet
a K-9 up close
- Operate
a police radar gun
- Run
a police recruit obstacle course
- Much
more!
The
Youth Police Academy is a 40 hour weeklong dynamic opportunity
for 16 - 18-year-olds to experience what it is like to be a police
officer in the United States today. The academy has been designed
to be a hands-on active experience for motivated youth. Attendees
have the unique opportunity to interact and learn in a safe environment
with law-enforcement officers. Attendees, through team building
exercises, classroom instruction, and numerous in-the-field training
activities receive an appreciation for the challenges facing police
and how police attempt to successfully accomplish their mission
in our community.
Who
Should Apply
Although
future police officers and aspiring criminal justice workers are
certainly encouraged to apply, high school students who have a general
interest in civics, government, and the community may also benefit
from the varied experiences in the Academy.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 16
-18 years old or attending a Lakewood-area school (public or private)
- Completed
at least the 10th grade
- Possess
a valid Colorado driver's license or permit.
- GPA
of at least 2.0
- Complete
an application and submit to a background check
- Eagerness
to learn more about the police and criminal justice system
- $20 Registration
fee
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