The Somerville Police Department is happy to announce the second year it will host the Junior Police Academy for interested Somerville youth. There will be 30 cadet seats open to Somerville Youths interested and committed to attend.

This Junior Police Academy is a week-long program designed to expose youth in grades 6th, 7th and 8th to role models in public safety as well as develop skills in emergency planning and teamwork.

This Junior Police Academy will host a variety of training situations for all cadets participating. Training will include classroom training, physical fitness and field trips to other events and activities. The Somerville Police Department is glad to join other neighboring city police departments, such as; Everett and Malden, who also follow this Junior Police Academy model this summer. Somerville Police’s Junior Police Academy first session will begin Monday, July 9th through 13th. Followed by a second session for additional students August 6th through 10th. Enrollment is free!

Please register online:

https://www.somervillerec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29994.