Youth Police Academy

Officer helping a teen in a classroomThe Lenexa Youth Police Academy is a one-week summer program, offered two times each year, for teens ages 13 to 17. It is a fun, interactive learning experience designed to:

  • Teach students about law enforcement, its challenges and the philosophy of teamwork

  • Promote a greater understanding between our community’s young adults and law enforcement

  • Help students develop skills to keep themselves safe from dangers in the community.

Apply for Youth Police Academy

 

2024 Dates

There are two sessions to choose from. Both sessions run Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

June 3–7, 2024

June 10–14, 2024

Attendees are expected be present every day of the Academy barring any unforeseen circumstances or prior arrangements made with the Academy coordinator. 


Schedule & topics

The Youth Police Academy is held from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday. We provide lunch and snacks each day.

We cover age appropriate topics, including:

  • Patrol procedures

  • Evidence collection

  • Criminal investigation

  • Interrogations

  • Drug investigation

  • Fraud

  • Internet crime

  • The K9 Unit

  • Tactical team

  • Traffic enforcement

There will be some physical activities, including an obstacle course, that attendees are expected to participate in.


Eligibility

Attendees must be ages 13 to 17 at the time of attendance, and have limited police or criminal contacts and either:  

  • Live in Lenexa

  • Attend school in Lenexa

  • Have a parent, grandparent or guardian who lives or works in Lenexa

We will conduct a minimal background check on each student, which may include contacting their School Resource Officer. 

If your child has already attended the Youth Police Academy and would like to attend again, we give priority to first-time participants. If there is space, they will be allowed to repeat the program.


Cost

There is no cost to you for your child to attend the program. We believe this program is a great tool to foster relationships with young adults in our community, so we cover all expenses, including daily lunches and a t-shirt that is theirs to keep.


Dress and conduct code

We expect participants to dress and act appropriately, giving respect to our instructors, fellow participants and employees of the Police Department.

We will provide your child with a Youth Police Academy t-shirt on the first day, and we request they wear them each additional class day.

  • Blue jeans/shorts are OK, but they should hang at your child’s waist and not be torn or loose-fitting.

  • Hats/caps are not allowed.

  • No jewelry.

  • Please wear tennis shoes or something similar (no sandals, flip-flops, etc.)

Electronic devices (including iPads and cameras) are prohibited, with the exception of cell phones, which should only be used during breaks. Students unable to conform to this may have their electronic device confiscated until the conclusion of the class day.


 

Contact Information

Master Police Officer Brandon Hoch, [email protected], 913.825.8134