Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
- Community Programs Section

What:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Sheriff’s Teen Citizens Academy Class #4. The Academy allows Pinellas County teens to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

When:
The program will be on consecutive Saturday mornings from October 3 to November 7, 2015.

Where:
The Academy will be held at various Sheriff’s Office locations.

Why/How:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Sheriff’s Teen Citizens Academy Class #4. The academy allows Pinellas County teens to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

The Academy will provide students an opportunity to work with Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies while safely and effectively using a firearm, practicing defensive tactics, learning defensive driving, taking a tour of the Pinellas County Jail, and much more.

The free six-week, hands–on program is open to students between ages 14 and 18 and will be held on consecutive Saturday mornings. Meeting times are 8:00 a.m. to noon. Applicants must be enrolled in an education program (including homeschool) and willing to participate in a criminal history screening and background check. Individuals with a criminal history are not eligible for this program.

A schedule for the Sheriff’s Teen Citizens Academy Class #4 is attached here http://tinyurl.com/qy54ttj .

Applications are available at http://tinyurl.com/qd3rkm2  and are being accepted through September 25, 2015. For questions or additional information, please contact Community Programs at (727) 582-6612.