Politics & Government

Takoma Park Police Host Junior Academy

Kids will get a chance to experience what it's like to be a police officer.

Takoma Park Police Department, in partnership with the Takoma Park Recreation
Department, will give kids a chance to experience the life of a cop.

The department will hold four sessions of a one-day Junior Police Academy.

Attendees will be introduced to law enforcement, patrol procedures, criminal investigations, meet the canine officer and learn tips on how to prevent crime and bullying, according to a Takoma Park Police news release.

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There are ten slots for each session and the class is free. All participants must wear sneakers and dress appropriately.

Registration for children age six to 12 begins May 14.

Sessions are on Mondays, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. as follows:

Session 1:  July 2
Session 2:  July 16
Session 3:  July 30
Session 4:  Aug. 6

The academy will take place in the Lilac Room in the .

Register online or walk in and register at the Takoma Park Community Center.

For additional information, please contact Lew McAllister at
LewM@takomagov.org or (301) 891-7284.

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