Lakeland High School Police Academy Accepting Applications

Lakeland FL

24 May, 2021

4:37 PM

Description

LAKELAND, FL — If you're a local teenager, at least 16 years old, the Lakeland Police Department's High School Police Academy is accepting applications from youth who want to learn more about becoming a police officer. The High School Police Academy is scheduled June 14 to June 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trainees will receive training in the following, according to Lakeland police: SWATK-9Crime sceneDefensive tacticsTraffic enforcementDemosPhysical training Team building Spots are limited for this training, and the deadline to register is May 27. Police skills building will take place at the Lakeland PD Training Center, 3131 Centurion Dr., Lakeland. Potential attendees must meet the following requirements: Must be at least 16 years old, and starting the 11th, 12th grade or recent graduation. No arrestsNo out-of-school suspensions in the last yearMust maintain a "C" average or betterMust be willing to participate in all physical and academic activitiesMust be interested in a law enforcement careerReceive parental or legal guardian approval to attendComplete and submit the application at LakelandPDHighSchoolAcademy Lunch and shirts will be provided for attendees. For more information, email [email protected] or call 863-834-8991.