Youth Citizens' Academy To Give Kids View Of Law Enforcement

GOLDEN, CO – For young people who want to get a first-hand look at law enforcement, the Golden Police is offering a FREE five-day free Youth Citizens' Academy June 10-14.

In a a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on training, teens between the ages of 13-17 will learn about tasers, K-9 demonstrations, crime scene investigations, evidence collection, firearms safety and get a tour of the jail, the department said in a press release.

"Since interactions between police and young citizens are often negative, the Academy also gives both the officers and the students an opportunity to interact with each other in an environment that is educational and non-threatening," the department said in a statement.

Classes take place between 8:00 am- 3:00 pm. The deadline to apply is May 20, 2019. The class is limited to 16 students.

Here are the requirements:

• Must be 13-17 years of age (13 year old must have completed 7th Grade)
• Complete application
• One page letter on why you would like to attend and what you hope to learn
• Background check
• Must be able to attend all five days
• Class size is limited to 16

Students who attend Golden school will be given top consideration, the department said.