Junior Police Academy

Junior Police Academy (JPA) allows youth to experience law enforcement firsthand, offering a fun and interactive camp modeled after actual police recruit training. The camp covers many aspects of law enforcement with classroom instruction, hands-on training, scenarios and more!

Students will learn the basic operations of a police department and explore careers in criminal justice while meeting members of Allen Police Department.

Camp enrollment

Now enrolling for summer 2023! (See camp dates below)

  • How to enroll: Students must complete an online application which includes medical release forms and parental release forms. A mandatory background check is run on all applications.
  • Eligibility: Junior Police Academy is open to Allen ISD students entering grades 7 to 12. Students are chosen in the order that all paperwork is received and upon successful completion of a background check.

Spring 2023 JPA camp dates

Camp #1 (Full)June 5-8
Camp #2June 12-15
Camp #3June 26-29
Camp #4July 10-13
Camp #5July 17-20
Camp #6July 24-27

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