The Albany Police Department seeks motivated and enthusiastic youth to participate in the Albany Police Activities League Youth Academy. This academy will consist of eight weekly meetings.

Academy participants will be afforded an opportunity to the see day-to-day operations of the police department and ride along with a police officer in the city of Albany.  This program is intended to inspire good citizenship and productive communication through a better understanding of the criminal justice system.

There will be field trips during the academy, which may include visits to the McCullum Youth Court, Alameda County Juvenile Hall and the Alameda County Sherriff’s Office driving and force options simulator.

Academy instructors will provide information and guidance while participants explore the many different aspects of modern law enforcement.

Courses of instruction may include constitutional law, goals & objectives of the police department, criminal & traffic law enforcement, C.S.I, special programs and services, police management, use of force, reserve officer program, police communications, and community oriented policing.  Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion.