The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office will be holding the Sheriff’s Youth Academy the summer of 2017. This is a program that is designed to provide the youth in our communities the opportunity to gain insight into the everyday functions and training of the variety of law enforcement agencies and emergency services in our government. The youth academy is NOT a boot camp for troubled youth. It is a program offered to students who have an interest in law enforcement. The Academy will be held at the Cumberland County Community Complex. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. The cost of the program is $25.00 per student, however grants are available for any student that wants to attend but needs assistance. Students who complete the course will receive a Sheriff’s Cadet Polo Shirt and a certificate at the Sheriff’s Academy Graduation. The grades, dates and times of the academy include:

Grades 4, 5 and 6 – June 5th – 9th – 8:00am – 2:00pm

Grades 7 and 8 – June 26th -30th – 8:00am – 2:00pm

Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 – July 10th – 14th – 8:00am – 2:00pm

The curriculum includes Responding to Crisis Situations, Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing, Patrol Procedures, Traffic Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Processing, K-9 Units, S.W.A.T. Tactics, Overview of Criminal Justice System, including a mock trial and much more. Participants must be able to complete physical training including a qualifying obstacle course. Applications may be requested from Gary Howard at [email protected] or application packets are available at the front desk of the Sheriff’s Office.