The Lee’s Summit Junior Police Academy is a week-long program structured to simulate a professional Police Academy experience for youth.
The 2021 Junior Police Academy has been cancelled due to building construction at our main campus, we hope to make a full return in 2022.
Participants will learn about the following topics:
- Patrol Tactics
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Drug and Criminal Investigation
- Traffic/Accident Investigation
- Bomb Squad
- K-9 Unit
- Fingerprinting
- Emergency Services Squad (SWAT)
- Agility Course
- Situational Role Play
There may be opportunities to speak with other local and federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Secret Service, Sheriff’s Department, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) or Missouri Highway Patrol.
Applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 14, attend the Lee's Summit R-7 School District and/or reside in Lee's Summit. Class size is limited to 30 students; additional applicants will be placed on a wait list.
Junior Police Academy Application
Mail or drop off applications:
Lee's Summit Police Department
ATTN: DARE OFFICER Amanda Geno
10 NE Tudor Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Applications are also available from school resource officers. For additional information contact D.A.R.E. Officer Amanda Geno at 816.969.1744 or Amanda.Geno@cityofls.net. You can also call the Police Department at 816.969.1772,
