The youth academy, a week-long program that introduces kids from the community to the training that police officers go through, focuses on laws that govern police, investigations, physical training, defensive tactics, and more.
The academy is open to students in 9th, 10th, or 11th grades.
To apply, contact Southampton Town Police Department Lt. Susan Ralph via email at CommunityAffairs@southamptontownny.gov or by calling 631-702- 2247. Applications will be emailed or mailed to upon request.