Youth Police Academy Now Accepting Applications

The DATE Youth Police Academy creates a challenging atmosphere and provides confidence building tips and strategies, education on drugs/alcohol and the dangers of underage drinking and substance abuse. Furthermore, the program teaches cadet’s law enforcement functions, team building exercises, self-discipline and physical fitness.

Daily programs include educational presentations, interaction with public agencies, field trips and physical activities. Cadets are given exposure to available state, county and municipal resources. The daily physical training is similar to a “boot camp” workout with marching and calisthenics.

All instructors for the Youth Police Academy are highly-trained and experienced police officers or professionals in their respective fields.

The Youth Police Academy is highly completive with a limited number of openings available each year. As such, both parents/guardians and applicants should review the entire application and apply with a full understanding of what is required and expected.

Application Requirements:
The Academy is open to males and females in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade as of the current school year.
Applicants must be committed to attending all 5 days of the program, upon acceptance.
Applicants are subject to a criminal background check. DATE reserves the right to deny applicants or remove Cadets for past or current activities that may be detrimental to the program and its attendees.

2018 Youth Police Academy Dates
Apply by May 21st!
Date: June 18th – June 22nd (Monday thru Friday)
Time: 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Location: Delaware National Guard Reserve Center, 250 Airport Rd., New Castle, DE

Apply by June 25th!
Date: July 23rd – July 27th (Monday thru Friday)
Time: 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Location: Delaware National Guard Readiness Center, 103 Artisan Dr., Smyrna, DE

Check website for details https://date.delaware.gov/ATE/youth-police-academy.shtml

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