Junior Police Academy 2023 will be held from July 17th to July 21st 8am to 3pm. Online applications on the Departments Facebook page. Any questions please reach out to Lt. John Czasnowski at jczasnowski@gardner-ma.gov
Junior Police Academy is and educational week long program open to students 13 to 17 years old, that have an interest in learning about law enforcement. The academy will teach cadets about the methods and techniques used in the profession through a para-military setting that will include, classroom training, hands on instruction, practical application and physical fitness training. Cadet's will gain an understanding of community responsibility and problem solving. At the completion of the academy cadets will be able to demonstrate leadership qualities, developed communications skills and basic understand of police practices.