When: June 17-21st or July 15-19th Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Salisbury Police Department, 130 E.
Liberty St. Salisbury, NC 28144
Cost: Free
Purpose: This program is being offered to rising freshmen to high school senior students, who are interested in learning about the Salisbury Police Department. Students will get first-hand information about how the Police Department functions. Academy participation requires a one-week commitment.
Mission: Our SPD Youth Citizens Academy is designed to introduce students to the field of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. We want the youth to not only learn about police functions but also think about what their role is in contributing to a safer city. We hope the program will enhance communication between residents and police.
Food: Light breakfast and lunch are provided each day
Registration is limited to 20 participants. Participants
must be entering ninth grade through their senior year of high school.
Disclaimer: Law enforcement-sensitive material will be presented and discussed during the academy. This interactive, hands-on class is a great place to engage with officers and police staff.
The course
schedule may include the following subjects/events:
- Tour of the Police Department
- Patrol Procedures
- Criminal Investigations
- Special Response Team
- Teen Court
- Recruitment and Selection
- Crime Scene/Forensics
- Evidence
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Narcotics
- Traffic Unit
- K-9 Unit
- Firearm safety
- Conflict resolution
- Police Academy
Graduation Ceremony
Throughout the program, participants are encouraged to ask questions
and discuss topics with instructors
