Teen Police Academy

The Columbus Police Dept. is looking for a few good teenagers who would like to explore the field of Law Enforcement. Students will get a chance to experience Law Enforcement in a hands on environment. The one-week program will be from 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. The student and their parents have to agree that the student will no miss any class. If the student has something else planned during the same time, they are encouraged to apply another year.

ELIGIBILITY
The program is different from the CPD's Explorer Program in that we are looking for the cream of the crop, young people from high schools in Columbus & Lowndes County. They must have a minimum total average of a B- and be between 16-18 years old. Since we will only have a max of 20 students, we expect competition to be strong. The selection is as follows:
* The student must be a resident of Columbus or Lowndes County.
* The student must possess a total academic average of at least a B- and it has to be verified via a letter from Principal of their school.
*The student must be referred to the program via a letter from the counselor of their school
*The student cannot have any negative disciplinary actions in their school within the prior school year.
*The student must be at least 16 years old and not older than 18 years on the first day of the Teen Police Academy
*The student must be prepared to attend every class and not miss any days. Both the student and their parents must sign a written agreement to that effect.

Camp Dates - June 8 - 12, 2009
For more information and applications see a counselor.