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Youth Citizen's Police Academy
For information regarding the 2023 YCPA's, please contact Sgt. Allen.
The YCPA is a program of the Fayetteville Police Department and is designed to give the youth of today a chance to provide insight into solving issues facing today's teenagers and learn about police operations.
Dates
June 26th - 30th (Rising 5th-6th graders)
Location
Fayetteville High School
Ages
This year's 5th and 6th graders
Topics covered
- SWAT and K9
- How to become a police officer
- Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminal and Traffic Law
- Juvenile Laws
- Physical Fitness Training
- Police Ride Along
- Alcohol and drug awareness
- Internet, fire, bike and personal safety
- ALICE Lockdown Training
- And Much More
Dates
Session 1: June 5th - 16th (Rising 7th - 12th graders)
Session 2: July 10th - 21st (Rising 7th - 12th graders)
Location
Fayetteville High School
Ages
This year's 7th - 12th graders
Level 2 topics covered
- SWAT and K9
- How to become a police officer
- Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation
- Criminal and Traffic Law
- Juvenile Laws
- Physical Fitness Training
- Police Ride Along
- Alcohol and Drug Awareness
- Internet, fire, bike and personal safety
- ALICE Lockdown Training
- CPR Certification and Much More
All of this year's YCPA sessions are full. Please check back next spring for the 2024 application.
- What are the YCPA hours?
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Class hours 8:30AM - 3:30PM Drop off times 7:45AM - 8:15AM Pick up times 3:30PM - 4:00PM
- Is food provided
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Snacks, lunch, a sports drink and water are provided everyday free of charge.
- What are the ages of Level 1 YCPA
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You must be in the 5th or 6th grade during the 2022-2023 school year
- What are the ages of the Level 2 YCPA
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You must be in the 7th - 12th grades during the 2022-2023 school year.