What is the Youth Citizens’ Police Academy?

The Youth Citizens’ Police Academy is designed to provide young men and women an idea of the requirements and responsibilities of a career in law enforcement. The course includes information on police training and operations, community issues as well as safety and support services inside the police department; and helps students understand how they can help make our community safer. The Youth Citizens’ Police Academy is a outreach program by the Winston-Salem Police Department to improve understanding and interaction between police and youth.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be Forsyth County residents currently in high school (public, private, or home schooled).
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 20, 2012.
• Applicants will be expected to attend all sessions.
• Applicants must submit at least two letters of recommendation and completed recommendation forms from a teacher, advisor, guidance counselor, or other non-family member who is over 21.
• Applications and recommendations must be submitted in writing by May 18, 2012.

When: June 25-29, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

All sessions are free and take place at the Public Safety Center, 725 N. Cherry Street, and at the Alexander R. Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center, 1200 N. Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem.

Topics will include:

• Bomb Squad Demonstration
• Canine Demonstration
• Criminal Investigations 
• Firearms Training Simulator Demonstration
• Forensic Services
• Gang Prevention
• Juvenile Law
• Response Protocols
• Special Weapons and Tactics Team
• Youth Safety

Students will also tour the 911 Communications Center & the Public Safety Center.