Pikes Peak Regional Teen Academy

Pikes Peak Regional Teen Academy

2024 Teen Academy now accepting applications! Due by May 20, 2024.  Space is limited. 

The Colorado Springs Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s office School Resource Officer units are hosting the 9th Annual Pikes Peak Regional Law Enforcement Teen Academy in June 2024. The Teen Academy provides young adults with a unique opportunity to learn about the operations of regional law enforcement agencies in El Paso County. The Colorado Springs Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office are the host agencies for this 4-day class held over two weeks at local high schools.

In 2023 we had over 80 local teens attend when we expanded from one week to two weeks. In 2024, we will continue to run two separate academies on both east and west side high schools so we can accommodate more local teens.

June 10-13, 2024 at Vista Ridge High School

June 17-20, 2024 at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Some of the courses will include Patrol Operations, TEU/SWAT, K-9, Mounted Unit, Explosives Unit, Criminal Investigations (Narcotics, Investigations, Crime Lab), drone presentation, search and rescue, and negotiator training. Attendees will participate in activities and scenarios to expose them to a variety of law enforcement topics. 

Interested applicants must be between the ages of 13-18 (Entering High School Fall 2024 to Recent Graduates 2024) to attend the class. Applicants must be El Paso County residents and currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a school in El Paso County.

Please note an “Academy Participation Liability Waiver,  Indemnification Agreement, and General Rules” must be signed for admission. Participation in Physical activities, and seat belt convincer are optional.

If you have questions about the Teen Academy, please speak with your local El Paso County Sheriff or CSPD SRO, or email us at [email protected] for additional information. 

We will take applicants on a first come basis at the desired location (Vista Ridge High School or Cheyenne Mountain High School)

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Contact Information
Deputy Adkisson
Phone
719-208-1397
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Teen Academy Application

Please submit completed applications to:

Colorado Springs Police Department
ATTN:  SRO Unit
4110 Tutt Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80922

 

Office of the Sheriff

27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States

719-520-7100 / 719-390-5555 (after hours)

El Paso County Jail

2739 East Las Vegas Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States

719-390-2000