May 9, 2023

Johnson City announces Junior Police Academy

The Johnson City Police Department is sponsoring a Junior Police Academy for students between the ages of 15 and 18 interested in law enforcement. The four-day event will be held Monday, July 17 through Thursday, July 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Our department is looking forward to sharing a behind-the-scenes peek into the police department with young people through the Junior Police Academy,” said Interim Police Chief Billy Church. “This event is a great way to build connections with the next generation of first responders and to educate our youngest citizens on the importance of police work. This program is an immersive experience for students interested in law enforcement.”

The academy will be held at the Rick Collins Police Training Complex on Bull Rowland Boulevard. Lunch will be provided. Students must be in good standing with their school, have no prior criminal convictions and arrive promptly. Class size is limited.

Anyone interested in participating in this academy can contact Officer Erik Hilton through Johnson City Police Department’s Records Office at 423-434-6125, or stop by the Johnson City Police Department Records Division, 601 E. Main St., to pick up an application.

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