Fruita Police Department Junior Citizen Police Academy

UPDATE: We had a great turnout for 2018, with over 20 Jr. Citizens! Please check back in May 2019 for next year's information!

Season: Summer

Location: Fruita Police Department

Dates: June 13 - July 18, 2018 (no class July 4th)

Days: Wednesdays

Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ages/Grades: 12-17

Cost: Free

The Fruita Police Department’s Junior Citizen Police Academy is a weeklong introduction into the operations of the Fruita Police Department and functions of law enforcement.  Students will receive instruction in the various duties of law enforcement to include; patrol operations, DUI detection and enforcement, crime scene investigation, K-9 and other aspects of the job. The academy will provide students with an understanding of the role of the police department within their community.  The academy is designed to develop a greater partnership between the police department and the community and allow the police department to better understand the concerns of the community. NOTE: Upon enrollment, program participants will be emailed an application that needs to be completed prior to being accepted into this program.