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Danville Virginia - Applications available for Youth Police Academy 04 January 2024 ( news )
Danville , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
Jan 04,2024
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Youth ages 9 - 17 are invited to participate in the 6th annual Youth Police Academy , an exciting summer camp free of charge .
The academy goes from 7:45 a . m . to 4 p . m . , Monday through Thursday , from June 10 - 27 . Early drop off and late pick up is available . Breakfast and lunch are provided . Awards , speakers , demonstrations , physical fitness activities and more will be held during the academy .
“The Youth Police Academy provides children with real life experiences as told by community members , police officers , their peers , and others . Each child will also learn what officers are tasked to do each day , ” said Cpt . Sylvia Brooks .
Parents must provide transportation to and from the Danville Police Department , located at 1 Community Way .
For the participant application ,
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. For Youth Police Academy leader applications ,
click here
. Please note , leaders must have previously graduated from the Youth Police Academy to be considered for this role .
Partner agencies and groups include the George Washington High School ROTC , Danville Life Saving Crew , Danville Public Schools , Danville Sheriff ' s Office , Danville General District Court , JDRC Court , Danville Fire Department and RASAP .
Space is limited to the first 35 participants .
For any questions , or special cases , contact Cpl . Sylvia Brooks at brookss@danvilleva . gov , or 434 - 797 - 8898 ext . 4 .
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