Teens who want an insider’s look at law enforcement — whether for general knowledge or as career exploration — can enroll now in the Bartlett Youth Citizens Police Academy.
The one-week course, offered for free June 8-12, is limited to 20 students between the ages of 13 and 16. Sessions will be from 8:30 a.m. until noon daily.
The purpose of the academy is to help young citizens understand law enforcement through education and interaction with members of the Bartlett Police Department (BPD).
They learn firsthand, in an educational and non-threatening setting, how the police department deals with issues facing teenagers today.
Classes will include demonstrations, discussions, practical exercises and student participation to achieve a hands-on experience with the BPD.
Department presentations will include:
- Dispatch Communications
- Canine Unit
- Traffic Enforcement/ Patrol
- DUI Investigations
- Firing Range
- Crime Scene Investi-gations
- Narcotics
- Special Response Team
- Felony Investigations
How to apply
Applications can be picked up and returned at the Bartlett Station Municipal Center at 5868 Stage Road or at the Bartlett Justice Center at 3730 Appling Road.
Applications can also be printed from the BPD website. go to bartlettpolice.org and click “Public Information and Education.”
For more information call Lt. Todd Halford at (901) 385-5510.
