Youth Police Academy

Castle Rock Police Department is proud to present our Youth Police Academy. Introduced in 2021, the Youth Police Academy is an educational and leadership-building experience for Castle Rock middle and high school students.

With the help of CRPD's school resource officers, students work together to find solutions for youth-specific issues, while also developing the tools necessary to become leaders among their peers. Additionally, students experience what officers face on a daily basis through a variety of hands-on and classroom sessions.

Returning students who have already attended a Youth Police Academy are encouraged to apply for the YPA Leadership Track. This opportunity allows them to continue their education, while also assisting new students in the development of leadership skills.

Castle Rock Police Department will offer two separate sessions. The Youth Police Academies are free, but there are limited spots available. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration for the 2024 Youth Police Academies will open in March of 2024. The tentative dates are as follows:

June 10 to 14 (approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day)
July 8 to 12 (approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day)

What Students Learn

Here are a few examples of our classes:

Traffic safety to include drunk driving and distracted driving awareness
Criminal and crime scene investigation
Accident investigations with drone demonstrations
Police scenario-style training using a simulator
Regional SWAT and K9 demonstrations

Eligibility