Belchertown Youth Police Academy
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The Belchertown Youth Police Academy offers students an opportunity for an in-depth view of policing. This hands-on academy consists of instruction and participation in such subject areas as: patrol procedures, motor vehicle crash, conflict resolution, responding to crimes in progress, building searches, radio communications, K-9 operations, physical agility training, community relations, drug abuse prevention, First Aid and traffic & criminal law. There will be light physical activities, discipline (Academy style) and marching ceremony will be involved and implemented. This academy may be of special interest to those students interested in the fields of law, criminal justice, or the military. Working together, this academy will provide positive interactions and trust between young people and their town police officers; with a goal of building stronger, inspiring relationships and enhancing the student's knowledge and attitude towards public safety.
Each attendee will be supplied with a water bottle, hat, and a shirt (must be worn each day).
Attendees should bring a lunch and a snack each day.
Shorts are acceptable, and sneakers or athletic shoes should be worn each day.
Program open to residents for registration on May 1st, 2025 and to Non-Residents on May 23rd, 2025
Registration Deadline
- 10 days prior to the start of the program
- A $10.00 late fee applies to registrations after the deadline
Staff
- Police Chief Kevin Pacunas along with other Belchertown Police Officers.