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Youth Police Academy
Each June, the Sheriff's Office offers our county's rising 9th through 12th graders the opportunity to attend a 5-day academy to learn about the law enforcement agency in their county. The 2021 Youth Citizen's Police Academy will take place June 21-25, 2021. Please return applications by May 28, 2021 to
Schedule & Location
Sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and takes place at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters, the Sheriff's Office firing range located on Courtland Farm Road and other off-site locations where transportation is provided by the Hanover County Sheriff's Office.
Throughout the academy, participants learn about the how's and why's of police work such as:
- the deputy assigned to the student's school or
- soinq@hanovercounty.gov or
- Hanover County Sheriff's Office, PO Box 40, Hanover, VA 23069.
Schedule & Location
Sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and takes place at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters, the Sheriff's Office firing range located on Courtland Farm Road and other off-site locations where transportation is provided by the Hanover County Sheriff's Office.Throughout the academy, participants learn about the how's and why's of police work such as:
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Functions of specialized units such as Narcotics, Forensics, Dive Team, and Unmanned Ariel Systems (Drones)
- Traffic Safety
- Traffic Stops
- Youth Services
Hands-on Exercises
Students will have the opportunity for hands-on exercises with the final day spent at the Sheriff's Office firing range with presentations by the department's special units such as:
- High Risk Entry (HRET)
- Hostage Negotiation
- K-9 demonstrations
Law Enforcement Cadet Program
Since 2005, HCSO has hosted 13 YCPA sessions, with approximately 250 county youth having attended. Participating in the YCPA is a great way for youth to communicate with officers, learn about our Law Enforcement Cadet Program and possibly spark an interest in law enforcement as a career.
Applicant Requirements
Applicants must be in good standing with their respective school, be a resident of Hanover County and have no criminal background. If you would like more information on the YCPA or to request an application, please email soinq@hanovercounty.gov or see the deputy assigned to your school.