Junior Police Academy
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.
Notice: The 2024 Junior Police Academy has reached its capacity. While we continue to accept applications, any new submissions will be considered for the 2025 program.