Buffalo Grove Police Department Offers Junior Police Academy

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is offering an opportunity for area youth to learn more about what it takes to be a police officer. Buffalo Grove Police Officers will share information about traffic stops, evidence collection, criminal investigations and police tactics - in addition to providing a K-9 demonstration. Participants will also be given a tour of the Buffalo Grove Police Department, where they will observe officers at work, and learn about all of the equipment police officers use.

Young people ages 12-15 who either live in, or attend a school in Buffalo Grove are invited to apply.

The Junior Police Academy will be held from June 12 - June 16 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Buffalo Grove Police Department, 46 Raupp Boulevard in Buffalo Grove.

To apply, please click the below link, and return signed forms to the Buffalo Grove Police Department. The class size is limited to 20 students, so those who are interested are encouraged to apply soon.

Click this link to download an application: http://www.vbg.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/88.

For questions, call the Buffalo Grove Police Department at 847-459-2560.