TPD Announces Youth Citizens' Police Academy 2018
May 23, 2018
The Tallahassee Police Department announces the 2018 Youth Citizens' Police Academy (YCPA). Tallahassee Police Department will host its YCPA from June 12, 2018 until July 31, 2018. The YCPA is a program designed for teenagers ages 13-17 to learn more about the inner-workings of TPD while participating in several police related activities. There are no costs to the participants.
YCPA class members will receive information, instruction, and demonstrations in police use of force, traffic issues, and patrol operations just to name a few. The class will receive presentations from K-9, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Forensics, and much more. Class members will have the opportunity to observe a Tactical Apprehension and Control Team and weapons demonstration during the program. Classes will be primarily one Tuesday evening a week from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be between the ages 13 to 17 at start of program
Have a minimum of a 2.0 Grade Point Average
Be a Leon County or Surrounding Area Resident
Meet Background and School Discipline Check Criteria
Willing to participate in all 8 weeks of the program
For more information, contact Sergeant Anitra Highland at anitra.highland@talgov.com or call 850-891-4302.
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