Youth Police Academy
Youth Police Academy
The Youth Police Academy (YPA) has been canceled for 2020.
The Youth Police Academy (YPA) is designed to educate middle school and high school students that live in Gwinnett County about the police department and how officers enforce local and state laws. The goal of the YPA is to create and develop a relationship with students and give them an opportunity to learn about the Gwinnett County Police Department’s role in the community and the delivery of services it provides. The YPA is open to all students that reside in Gwinnett County and that will be enrolled in middle school or high school as of August each year. Each student must successfully pass the application process to attend the YPA.
The curriculum includes both classroom and practical application. Some of the activities include:
- CPR/AED
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Taser Demonstration
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Accident Investigations
- Internet Safety
- Criminal Investigations
- Defensive Tactics
- Firearm Safety & Run/Hide/Fight
- Gang Awareness
- Jail Tour
- K9 Demonstration
- Aviation
- Motorcycle Demonstration
- DUI Investigations
- SWAT/EOD
Youth Police Academy Application
The Youth Police Academy (YPA) has been canceled for 2020.
Gwinnett County Police Department
Attn: M. A. Croyle
854 Winder Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
For additional information, contact Master Patrol Officer M. A. Croyle at 678.226.7752 or email youthpoliceacademy@gwinnettcounty.com.
