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The Pleasanton Police Department is recruiting local high school students interested in participating in its three-week Teen Academy program this summer.
With the goal of strengthening relationships between the department and youth in Pleasanton, the program gives participants the chance to learn about law enforcement procedures, including topics such as patrol, dispatch communications, SWAT, investigations, juvenile traffic issues, K-9, evidence collection and animal services, according to PPD.
“The Teen Academy is an educational program that’s been around for almost 20 years,” Sgt. Marty Billdt said in a statement. “It’s an exciting opportunity for students to learn more about their police department and to engage with our members.”
The academy is offered free-of-charge to students in Pleasanton between the ages of 14 and 18.
It runs from July 12-28 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays generally from 2-5 p.m. The program includes a tour of Santa Rita Jail and a graduation dinner.
Applications are available at www.pleasantonpd.org or in the front lobby of the police department at 4833 Bernal Ave. They are due by June 1. For more information, contact school resource officer Rich Trovao at 925-931-5231.
