Junior Police Academy

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The Junior Police Academy allows youth enrolled in Celina ISD grades 6-8 to experience law enforcement firsthand, offering a fun and interactive training program modeled after actual police recruit training. The Junior Police Academy covers many aspects of law enforcement with classroom instruction, hands-on training, scenarios, and more!

 Students will learn the basic operations of a police department and explore career options in criminal justice while learning alongside the Celina Police Department.

In June of 2022, Celina Police Department kicked off the first-ever Celina Junior Police Academy. Students were involved in interactive scenarios that included patrol operations, crime scene investigation, special response team operations, drone usage, and much more. 

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In the summer of 2023, Celina Junior Police Academy will have three classes available. The tentative dates and times are as follows (Note: the dates may be subject to change):  

Class 1: Monday, June 19 – Thursday, June 22 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Class 2: Monday, July 3 – Thursday, July 6 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) 

Class 3: Monday, July 10 – Thursday, July 13 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) 

Applications for the 2023 Junior Police Academy will be available on February 10, 2023. The application must be completed and turned in to Officer Thomas at Moore Middle School no later than April 10, 2023. Do not wait until the last minute, as spots will fill quickly.

 Download and complete the 2023 Junior Police Academy application here. The application will also be available at Moore Middle School front reception desk. We look forward to seeing you!

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  1. Dan Thomas

    School Resource Officer, Moore Middle School
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