Above / Students will get an in-depth look at law enforcement during this seven-week course held at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Avenue.
The Naperville Police Department is now accepting applications for a seven-week Youth Academy to be held this summer. The academy will begin on June 6, 2019, and continue every Thursday night (excluding July 4) through July 18. Applications are due by May 24, 2019.
The Naperville Police Department Youth Academy is designed to give teens a working knowledge of the Naperville Police Department, as well as an opportunity to interact with police officers in a positive environment. It consists of a series of classes, discussions and hands-on demonstrations covering a variety of topics, including police patrol operations, police canines, police investigations, special response team, forensics and more.
All classes are free and will be held at the Naperville Police Department from 6:30 to 8:30PM.
Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To be eligible to apply, students must:
• be currently in high school or entering high school in the fall of 2019;
• reside in Naperville or attend high school in Naperville;
• have parental permission and transportation to and from the police department; and
• be a student in good standing with no criminal contacts.
Apply for 2019 Youth Academy by May 24 / Classes begin June 6
Interested candidates should print and complete the Youth Academy application and waiver found at www.naperville.il.us/cpa and return the signed documents no later than Friday, May 24, 2019, to Sergeant Elena Deuchler by email at deuchlere@naperville.il.us or through the mail or in person at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540.
Report submitted by Commander Mike Son, Public Information Officer, Naperville Police Department.
