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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is looking for a few good teens ... to participate in a one-week, hands-on course for young people who are interested in a career in law enforcement or students who would like to find out more about the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
The next Academy will be held 8 a.m. - 4p.m., July 7-11, 2008 at the Police Training Academy, 1770 Shopton Road. Deadline for applications is May 19, 2008.
To qualify:
- Must be entering the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade
- Must live in Mecklenburg County
- Must attend a public or private school in Mecklenburg County
- Must have no serious arrests
- Must have no out of school suspensions
- Must maintain a "C" average or better
- Must participate in all activities (academic and physical)
Topics Covered:
- History and Mission of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
- Community Oriented Policing
- Laws
- Traffic Offenses
- Drivers Licenses
- 4th Amendment
- Curfew Laws
- Juvenile Crimes
- Gangs
- The Responsibility of Wearing a Badge
- Computer Technology
- Report Writing
- Crime Scene
- Group Initiatives
- Traffic Stops
- Problem Solving
- F.A.T.S. (Firearms Training Simulator)
- Building Searches
Follow these links for the application forms you can download (Word format): HS Academy Application Form 2008 HS Academy Application Form- Part Two 2008 HS Academy Release 2008 HS Academy References 2008 HS Academy Medical Release.doc
For additional information or to request a hard copy of the application contact:
Officer Tom Allen Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Academy e-mail: tallen1@cmpd.org704-432-0432
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