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Youth Academy
The Greenwood Village Police Department announced today the cancellation of the 2020 Greenwood Village Police Department’s Youth Academy due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
With community health and safety being our top priority, we unfortunately must cancel this year's Youth Academy. Officer Rodney Valenzuela, Public Information Officer, looks forward to inviting our youth back in 2021. The academy was scheduled for June.
The Youth Academy has been designed to give young people a better understanding of police operations in their community through active participation, communication, and cooperation. At the same time, it allows police officers conducting the sessions a unique opportunity to interact with youth and hear their perception of how the department is serving their needs.
Sessions
The Summer Youth Academy consists of five sessions. The sessions are held each day from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at City Hall. Two sessions will be held away from City Hall with transportation provided by the Police Department. Parents must arrange for transportation of their child to and from City Hall each day. The final session ends with a luncheon for class participants. Each attendee who completes the academy will receive a certificate of attendance. The Youth Academy covers a wide range of topics including:
- 911 Center / Police Communications
- Patrol Procedures
- Traffic and D.U.I. Enforcement
- Traffic Accident Investigation
- Criminal Investigations / Crime Lab
- Jail Tour
- Witness / Observation Skills
- Safe Driving Skills
- Use of Force Issues
- K-9 Police Dog
Participants
All participants will have the opportunity to tour the Police Department, receive training in a police driving simulator and tour a jail facility. Participants will also be placed in the role of police dispatcher, and participate in mock crime scene evidence collection. Everyone attending the Academy is encouraged to complete one “ride-along” with a police officer. Participants must wear appropriate clothing for the activity of the day. During classroom activities casual attire, neat in appearance is acceptable. During physical activity more comfortable and loose fitting clothes are acceptable and encouraged. Attire that will not be allowed includes:
- Garments displaying offensive language
- Sexually suggestive pictures
- Tobacco or alcoholic beverage advertisement
- Gang type clothing or accessories
- Tight, transparent or revealing clothing
Register
Participants must commit to attending all sessions offered in order to benefit from the Youth Academy program. If you are interested in attending the Youth Academy, complete the application and submit. Parents must complete and submit waiver of liability and consent to participate forms prior to a student being allowed to attend. For more information, please email us.
City of Greenwood Village occasionally uses photographs and videos of attendees in promotional, social media and education materials. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to usage of your likeness in such material.