Youth Citizen Police Academy

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2021 YCPA'S PLEASE CONTACT SGT. SCHERREY AT CSCHERREY@FAYETTEVILLE-AR.GOV. To complete an application click on the application tab. 

The YCPA is a program of the Fayetteville Police Department and is designed to give youth of today a chance to provide insight into solving issues facing today's teenager and learn about police operations.


  1. Level 1
  2. Level 2
  3. Application
  4. Pictures
  5. Sponsors
  6. FAQ's

Dates: June 28th - July 2nd 2021

Location: To be determined

Ages: This year's 5th and 6th graders

Level 1 topics covered:

How to become a police officer

Juvenile laws

Alcohol and drug awareness

Internet, fire, bike, and personal safety

Lockdown training

Physical Fitness and much more.


Sample Schedule:

Day #3

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Attendance/Announcements

Physical Fitness

9:30AM – 10:00AM

Internet Safety by Cpl. Carroll

10:00AM – 10:30AM

Internet safety activity (Dateline video)

10:30AM – 11:00:AM

Personal safety by Cpl. Reed

11:15AM – 12:00PM

Lunch

12:00PM – 12:30PM

Personal safety activity (Defensive tactics moves)

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Fire safety training/Smoke trailer

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Rec time activity