Essex Teen Police Academy Offers Students a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Policing

Citizens’ Police Academy gives residents firsthand look at policing

STATE COLLEGE — Most people only see police officers during traffic stops, emergencies or other stressful situations. But the Centre County Citizens' Police Academy aims to change that by giving residents an inside look at what officers do when the lights and sirens are off. The free program, led by local law enforcement agencies throughout Centre County, gives participants the opportunity to learn about police work through classroom instruction…

Essex Teen Police Academy offers students a behind-the-scenes look at policing

ESSEX JUNCTION — Crime scene markers dotted the floor as students crouched beside a mock victim, photographing evidence before carefully measuring distances and documenting the scene.

Junior Police Academy giving Rugby kids insight into life on the force

An innovative programme helping youngsters in Rugby better understand policing is going from strength to strength

Auburn Police Citizen’s Academy runs Sept. 1 through Nov. 10

Auburn Police Department's Fall Citizen's Academy runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 10, 2026. The Citizen's Academy consists of interactive classes that meet one evening per week from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at at the Auburn Police Department at 340 East Main ST, Suite 201. Citizen's Academy is free!Participants learn about and interact with Police Department employees, everyone from the Chief of Police to detectives and even our beloved K-9’s.