Junior Police Academy
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Junior Police Academy. Registration is currently full and all spots have been filled. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and enthusiasm for participating in this year’s program. Please check back next year for future opportunities and upcoming registration information.
The Bowling Green Police Department sponsors a three-day Junior Police Academy each summer during July. Students ages 10-12 receive hands-on instruction on the following activities:
Basic introduction to police procedures:
- Basic introduction to police procedures
- Special Guest speakers (K-9, motorcycle and bicycle officers, Critical Response Team, Traffic & Patrol Officers, Detectives & Crime Scene Processors)
- Fingerprinting and Crime Scene Investigation
- Mock Court at the Justice Center
The academy meets from 8:30am until 4:00pm. We invite the families to join us for graduation at 3:00pm on the last day. The cost is $50.00 per student with lunch and snacks included daily.
For more information contact Officer Ronnie Ward, at ronnie.ward@bgky.org.