Applications are now being accepted for the Richardson Youth Citizen Police Academy, an annual, one-week program to be held June 8-12. The program provides youth ages 13-17 firsthand information about how the Richardson Police Department (RPD) functions, law enforcement’s role in the criminal justice system, and promotes understanding between youth and police.
Topics include hands-on instruction in the following areas:
- operations overview of RPD
- K-9 unit
- SWAT
- drone (UAS) program
- patrol tactics
- dispatch (communications)
- crime scene investigations (CSI)
- criminal investigations
- drunk and distracted driving
- crash investigations
Classes will be held Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon. Class size is limited; register online through June 1. The Academy will be held at Richardson Police Headquarters, 200 N. Greenville Ave.
Website: www.cor.net/RYCPA
Contact: 972-744-4955 or reach out to your School Resource Officer if you attend an RISD school for more information.
