Youth Police Academy

The Cleveland Police Department is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Youth Citizen’s Police Academy.

All applicants must be between 9 and 14 years of age. Child must be able to attend entire session. Any incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. This document is a public record and the information may be released by the police department without your further consent. Please type or print all information.

Youth Police Academy 2025 Date

June 16-19, 2025

Youth Police Academy Application 2025

Return completed application by April 25th to Jennifer Samples.

If you mail or drop off your applications, the address is:
Officer Jennifer Samples
Cleveland Police Department
100 Church Street NE
Cleveland, TN 37311

Fax: 423-303-3135
Email: jsamples@clevelandtn.gov



Youth Citizen’s Police Academy Class

Disclaimer

Cleveland’s Youth Police Academy is a comprehensive showcase of various tasks and jobs that a police officer can do. Participants will experience and be exposed to scenarios that may include, but not limited to: simulated firearms training, simulated explosions, canine interaction, drug awareness, simulated crime scene with a victim, jail and prisoners. While every interaction with police activities is done in the safest and most controlled way possible, some participants may be emotionally affected by activities. Please discuss all possible tasks a police officer may encounter and make sure your child is comfortable discussing and participating in "real-life" scenarios.