The Fairfax County Police Department will host two week-long programs this summer for high school students. Both programs are free of charge. Applications are now being accepted and are due by May 13.
Teen Police Academy, July 18-23
Considering a career in law enforcement? The Teen Police Academy provides high school students with an opportunity to learn more about the Fairfax County Police Department, understand core police functions,
explore careers in law enforcement, and participate in hands-on activities.
Classes will be held Monday through Friday July 18-22 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. – noon at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Participants are expected to attend all classes.
Students must currently be enrolled in criminal justice classes, and entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade during the 2016 - 2017 school year.
Class size is limited to 25 students. All applicants will be notified of their status in late June. Students are expected to provide their own transportation and bring a bagged lunch.
For more information and an application form, please see
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/services/teenpoliceacademy.htm.
Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement, August 1-6
Haven't decided on a career path? Come and explore careers in law enforcement for women. Learn first-hand about core police functions such as patrol, K9, and crime scene investigation. Meet today's women leaders in law enforcement in Fairfax County. Explore what it takes to become a police officer and skills you will learn in the police academy. Discover your potential to become a future woman leader in law enforcement.
Classes will be held Monday through Saturday August 1- 6, 2016 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Fairfax County Public Schools Administration Building in Falls Church and the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy in Chantilly. Participants are expected to attend all classes. The program is open to all Northern Virginia high school girls who will be in 10th, 11th or 12th grade during the 2016-2017 school year.
Class size is limited to 40 students. All applicants will be notified of their status in late June. Students are expected to provide their own transportation and bring a bagged lunch.
For more information and an application form, please see
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/services/062215fwlle.htm.