Middlesex Sheriff Announces 2021 Youth Public Safety Academy

CHELMSFORD, MA — This year's Virtual Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) is set to take place Monday, August 16 through Friday, August 21, said the Middlesex Sheriff's Office in a news release Thursday.

The Virtual YPSA sessions, which teach kids various lessons about staying safe, will be available on the Middlesex Sheriff's Office Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels next week. Each lesson is approximately 20 to 25 minutes long.

“We are excited to once again be able to offer a series of online lessons for youngsters living in our 54 cities and towns,” said Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian in a statement. “While we are disappointed we are not able to meet in person this summer, our YPSA staff and community partners have put together an outstanding set of public safety and health lessons for children and families.”

The first episode, recorded at the Wilmington Fire Department, will focus on fire and kitchen safety with a bonus feature on making homemade grilled cheese. It will be released on August 16.

Episode number two , recorded in conjunction with the Cambridge Police Department and Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, will focus on bicycle and water safety. It will premiere on August 18.

The final episode, recorded at Malden's MacDonald Stadium in partnership with the Malden Recreation Department, will focus on physical fitness. It will be available on August 20.

For more information on the YPSA, click here.