Teen Sign-Ups Now Open For Santa Cruz 'Teen Safety Academy' With Fire, PD

Santa Cruz Police and Fire Departments are offering teens ages 14 to 18 the opportunity to learn more about law enforcement and the fire service in this summer’s Teen Public Safety Academy.

The Teen Academy will provide a total public safety experience with exposure to police and fire training, tactics and job duties.

Enrollment is happening now. Limited to 20 teen recruits per session spaces fill up fast.
Session #1 July 6 – 10
Session #2 July 20 -24
Session #3 August 3-7

Sessions run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. The students meet at 8:00 AM each morning at the Police Department Community Room.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Spaces in the Teen Academy fill up quickly. The program fee is $40 that includes T-Shirt and lunches.

CLICK HERE for an application.
For more information contact Officer Joe Hernandez at (831) 420-5952 or email him at jhernandez@cityofsantacruz.com

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