You probably already have a good idea of where your Academy will be held. Most academies combine both classroom sessions and outdoor activities, including field trips to local agencies.

A Dynamic Range of Learning Opportunities

The scope of law enforcement in America is staggering. No other profession offers such a dynamic range of learning opportunities, many of which will be only a short distance away.

Within most communities you will be able to walk cadets through the entire criminal justice system – from state legislatures that write the criminal code of justice to the local police and sheriff departments responsible for enforcing the penal code to the system of county courts and local jails where the accused are tried and punishment is carried out.

Go beyond 3D

With a little planning, the Junior Police Academy can provide cadets with a backstage pass to a world most citizens only see on television. Make every effort to introduce to them to the real world of policing that awaits just outside the classroom.

Special Events

Another option for an out-of-class experience is to have your cadets volunteer to assist with security for public events. Former Sgt Tom Long of Herkimer, NY turned these outings into one of the mainstays of his program. His cadets even worked security during a visit from President Clinton.

These type of activities are also great opportunities to raise public awareness about the program.