The Academy provides Grade 11 and 12 students a unique opportunity to learn about the application process, training and a career in law enforcement. This program is designed for approximately 28 students who are interested in police work as a possible future career.
The students apply to the Academy through their school counselor or school liaison officer by submitting a copy of their completed application package. The packages are then forwarded to the Delta Police Department and the applicants will then be part of the selection process involving:
a physical test-2.4 kilometer run in under 12 minutes (equivalent to six laps of a 400 meter track)
a background check
interview Once this has been completed, the successful applicants will pay a tuition fee of $200.00 that is non-refundable and all materials and uniforms will be supplied. Fees are due only after the successful applicants have received their acceptance letter from the Delta Police Department.
The students in the Student Police Academy will learn about: . Policing as a career . Use of force . Driver’s training . Firearms training . Physical training . Scenarios . Criminal and traffic law studies . Problem solving
The Academy will run for 8 days from Tuesday July 7th to Friday July 10th, 2020 - Monday July 13th to Wednesday July 15th, 2020 (0800-1600) and graduation Thursday July 16th afternoon/evening.
It is an excellent learning experience but will be extremely challenging both mentally and physically. The focus will be on teamwork, confidence building and teaching youth about what a career as a police officer requires.
100% ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!!!!
See Ms. Sansregret in the Career Centre for applications.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS