Crime & Safety
Gwinnett Summer Youth Police Academy Now Accepting Applications
The academy is free and open to all students who reside in Gwinnett who will be enrolled in middle or high school as of August 2019.
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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- The Gwinnett County Police Department has announced that will be hosting their summer Youth Police Academy in June. The Youth Police Academy, or YPA, is designed to educate middle school and high school students that live in Gwinnett County about the police department and how officers enforce local and state laws. The goal of the YPA is to create and develop a relationship with students and give them an opportunity to learn about the Gwinnett County Police Department’s role in the community and the services it provides.
The program began in 2016 and saw tremendous success. The students enjoyed interacting with the officers and learning about the multitude of jobs performed by the staff, according to the press release.
The YPA is free of charge and open to all students who reside in Gwinnett County who will be enrolled in middle or high school as of August 2019. Each student must successfully pass the application process to attend the YPA.
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Each YPA is a one week session, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 10 - 14, is for current or upcoming middle school students (grades 6-8).
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June 17 - 21, is for current or upcoming high school students (grades 9-12).
The curriculum includes both classroom and practical application. Some of the activities include:
- CPR / AED
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Taser Demonstration
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Accident Investigations
- Internet Safety
- Criminal Investigations
- Defensive Tactics
- Firearm Safety & Run / Hide / Fight
- Gang Awareness
- Jail Tour
- K9 Demonstration
- Aviation
- Motorcycle Demonstration
- DUI Investigations
- SWAT / EOD
Applications are now being accepted, and the deadline is May 31. The link below will include the application packet for the YPA. If you are selected to participate, you will receive a letter from the Training Section sent to the address on your application.
For additional information, contact Master Patrol Officer Carlos Huggins at 678-226-7752 or youthpoliceacademy@gwinnettcounty.com.
Link to YPA Packet (guidelines, waiver, and forms) and photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4jcfxtrcn2gqf37/AAB_UjdJDdDOAKcKkJuAfaqja?dl=0
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