The Youth Citizen’s Police Academy (YCPA) is a program of the Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) and the Greensboro Police Department. The program is a week-long summer event designed to give participants a chance to gain insight into solving issues facing teenagers and learn about police operations. There are five sessions on a variety of topics that pertain to careers in law enforcement. All interested high school students may apply. Please note this is not a "scared straight" program.

Session topics include: 

• Mechanics of Arrest & Defense Tactics
• Police Department’s Crime Scene Lab
• Drugs in the Community & Canine Unit Demonstration
• Jail Tour
• SWAT Team
• Detectives, Investigations & Negotiations
• Underwater Rescue & Bomb Squad Demonstration
• Tour 911 Communications Center
• Firing Range Tour

Eligibility:

• You must be a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in a public or private school or home school in Guilford County.
• Submit the YCPA application.
• Submit one letter of recommendation.

Requirements:

        Upon acceptance into the program, you must:

• Pay a $35 fee to cover program costs.
• Attend all five sessions.
• Attend the YCPA Awards Night.