Local Youth Interested in Learning about Law Enforcement invited to Sheriff Youth Academy

SHERIFF YOUTH ACADEMY TO BE HELD SUMMER OF 2019

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office will be holding the 5th Annual Sheriff’s Youth Academy the summer of 2019. 

This is a program that is designed to provide the youth in our communities the opportunity to gain insight into the everyday functions and training of the variety of law enforcement agencies and emergency services in our government. The Academy will be held at the Cumberland County Community Complex. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

The cost of the program is $25.00 per student, however, scholarships are available for any student that wants to attend but needs assistance. Students who complete the course will receive a Youth Academy T-Shirt and a certificate at the Sheriff’s Academy Graduation. The schedule will be as follows: 

Students going into
4th Grade - June 3-7 - 8am - 12pm
5th Grade - June 17-21 - 8am - 12pm
6-8th Grade - July 8-12 - 8am - 2pm
9-12th Grade - July 15-19 - 8am - 2pm

The curriculum includes Responding to Crisis Situations, Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing, Patrol
Procedures, Traffic Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Processing, K-9 Units,
S.W.A.T. Tactics, Overview of Criminal Justice System, Bullying, Active Shooter, See Something, Say Something school threat management.

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Applications may be requested from Gary Howard at garyhoward911@gmail.com or applications are available at the front desk of the Sheriff’s Office. Students may also see their School Resource Officer for an application or information. For more information call (931) 246-9882 or go to the website https://garyhoward911.wixsite.com/syacademy.

If you or your company would like to be a sponsor for this great program, please contact Gary Howard at garyhoward911@gmail.com and we will be in contact with you. “Together we can
make a difference in the future or our children and our community.”