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Sugar Land Police Accepting Applications For New Teen Academy
Teen Academy is open to students between 14 to 18-years old, and provides hands-on activities in police operations.

SUGAR LAND, TX -- Sugar Land Police Department is accepting applications for the department’s Teen Academy from now through March 6.
The Teen Academy is a new program intended to engage students in a variety of topics designed to foster relationships, trust and understanding between officers and teens.
Students will gain an understanding of police operations through specialized presentations and hand-on activities.
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The two week academy will be held at the Sugar Land Police Department from June 12 through June 23. Those interested must commit to attend all sessions, which will be held Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Students between the age of 14 to 18 who are enrolled in public or private schools within the city of Sugar Land and its extra-territorial jurisdiction can submit applications for consideration.
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Other requirements for consideration include a parental release, medical release and application questions. Classes are limited to 20 students per session.
Applications are available at https://volunteer.sugarlandtx.gov.
For more information, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/PDteenAcademy or contact Officer Lauren Stockholm at (281) 275-2956.
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