The APD Teen Citizen’s Academy educates our young people in the operations and practices of your Atlanta Police Department.  The program allows City of Atlanta high school youths to get an inside look at law enforcement and even experience what it’s like to respond to a scene as an officer.

The Teen Academy will be offered June 10 - 14, 2024, Monday - Friday 9AM - 3PM. Instruction will be delivered both in class at the Public Safety Headquarters and on field trips. 

Class topics may include:

• Narcotics Presentation
• K-9 Presentation
• SWAT Team Presentation
• Tour of 911 Center
• Tour of County Jail

City of Atlanta residents will have priority in the acceptance process.  Applicants must be willing to submit to a criminal history check prior to being accepted as Teen Police Academy students.  Students will also need to write a 250-word essay on why they want to participate. Download the application at APD’s Teen’s Citizen Academy Summer Camp.

Hand deliver or mail the completed application to:

Atlanta Police Department
Community Services Division
Attn.: Elizabeth Espy
226 Peachtree St. SW Atlanta, GA 30303

You may also email your completed application to enespy@atlantaga.gov.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Espy, Director of Community Engagement and Events, at 404-546-2531.