Teen Citizen Police Academy

The Teen Citizen Police Academy is an educational and informational program modeled after the West University Place Police Academy. The teen academy is designed for high school students to have an interactive experience and aims to provide teens with an inside look at real-world law enforcement and the work happening every day at the West U Police Department.

Participants will take part in hands-on activities, learn directly from officers, and explore how policing works in their community. From understanding patrol operations to learning about laws that directly affect teens, the academy offers a behind-the-scenes perspective few students get to experience. In addition, students will have the opportunity to build positive connections with local law enforcement.

Program Date: July 27, 2026 – July 30, 2026

When: 9 AM-12 PM

Where: West University Place Police Department

Spots Available: 12 Spots

Eligibility Requirements 

• Commitment to attend all sessions
• Currently enrolled incoming Freshman to incoming Senior (ages 14 to 18) 
• Reside within West University Place 
• Complete a background investigation

What You'll Experience 

• Mock Traffic Stops 
• Building Searches
• Use Of Force 
• Investigations and Crime Scene 
• 9-1-1 Dispatch Center 
• Court Proceedings/ Mock Trials 
• and More 

How To Apply

Registration opens at 8:00 AM on June 15, 2026.

Participation in the Citizen Police Academy is contingent upon a successful background check. As the class start date approaches, you will be contacted in the order of application received.