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Youth Citizens Police Academy
The Youth Citizens Police Academy (YCPA) is a police department interactive program designed to educate young men and women about its department policies, operational procedures, and ways to reduce crime.
Graduates emerge with a new sense of understanding for their police department, and will be able to share their education and experiences with family, friends, and schoolmates.
Our goal is to educate and interact with the youth of our community, thus enhancing the relationship between them and their police officers.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Youths meet for approximately three hours on Saturday mornings, for eight weeks. Classes will be held at the Alapa`i Headquarters except for one class. This class will be held at Ke Kula Maka`i, our training facility in Waipahu. Transportation will be provided.Topics for students include:
- What it takes to become a police officer.
- Juvenile laws
- The criminal justice system.
- Drug and gang awareness.
- Traffic safety and road rage.
- Weapons and violence.
- The philosophy of community policing.
HOW TO APPLY
Download the application form
Download the recommendation form.
Print out the application form and three copies of the recommendation form and obtain recommendations from
- a parent or guardian,
- school teacher or counselor, and
- a coach, religious leader, or supervisor.
Mail or deliver the completed forms to:
Honolulu Police Department
Attn: Juvenile Services Division
801 South Beretania StreetHonolulu, Hawaii 96813
