Youth Citizens’ Police Academy Open for Applications

Application Deadline is January 25!

The Tallahassee Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Third Youth Citizens Police Academy class. The Youth Citizens’ Police Academy (YCPA) is an informative program designed for youth in Tallahassee. During this 6 week program, YCPA participants will interact with officers and members of the Tallahassee Police Department while learning the procedures and techniques used by officers in a variety of situations such as patrol operations, traffic enforcement, use of force, criminal investigations, crime lab and evidence gathering techniques.  They will also see demonstrations by the Tactical Apprehension and Control Team (TAC), and K-9 Unit, and much more.

Classes meet once per week on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm, with exceptions for demonstrations by the K-9 Unit and TAC.

There is no charge for this program.  Classes will begin Tuesday, February 2, 2016.  Class size is limited to 20 participants who must meet the following requirements:

• No younger than 13 years old and no older than 17 years old at the start of the program
• Must meet criminal background and school discipline check criteria
• Must attend school and have a 2.0 GPA or higher
• Must be a resident of Leon County or surrounding area
• Must be able to commit to attending all classes

Application deadline is January 25, 2016.  To apply please visit the website here: http://www.talgov.com/tpd/tpd-ycpa.aspx

Questions may be directed to Sergeant Anitra Highland via email or phone at 850-891-4302.