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Youth Citizens Academy

Jun 9th, 2010

File Number: Youth Citizens Academy

If your child is interested in a career in law enforcement or if they just want to see what police officers do from day-to-day, register them now for the Mobile Police Department's Youth Citizens' Academy. This six-session academy, open to all youth 10 to 19 years old, will begin at Tuesday, June 29, 2010 and meet once per week through July 31, 2010.

During this free academy, participants will learn about the police department and the role of law enforcement in our community. Topics of instruction include but are not limited to patrol operations, radar demonstrations, narcotics and vice, juvenile law, crime scene investigation, and hostage negotiation. Additionally, the participants will have the opportunity to participate in three field trips including a trip to the J.O. Davis Correctional Facility in Atmore,and Strickland Youth Center.

Interested youth may obtain applications at the Mobile Police Department Training Academy located at 1251 Virginia Street in Mobile or by visiting the Department website www.moiblepd.org and clicking the "In the Community" link at the top of page. Class size is limited. Background checks will be required and no applicant with a felony conviction will be admitted to the program.
All applications must be received by 4:00 PM, Monday, June 21, 2010. For more information, please call 251-208-2732.

Officer Christopher Levy
Public Information Office
Office: 208-1926
Fax: 208-1758