Youth Academy

Chandler Youth Academy is a one-week program for youth grades 7 through 12 and they must be at least 12 years old.  All participants must live or go to school in Chandler.  The academy provides an opportunity for the youth to learn about various jobs and functions within the Chandler Police   Department. Officers from the Traffic Unit, Patrol Division, Bike Team, K-9, Community Resources, and Training Section instruct students.  Students get involved with hands-on activities which provides them with a valuable learning experience and procedures, such as the use of force, forensics, crime scene investigation and much more.

The Youth Academy was developed to provide awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement.  The ultimate goal of the Youth Academy is to foster relationships that will bridge the gaps between law enforcement and youth while exposing them to a possible future career in law enforcement.

The Youth Academy is held one week during the Chandler Unified School District’s intersessions (October, March) along with two in the summer.  The Academy meets at the Chandler Police Department’s Public Safety Training Center located at 3550 S. Dobson Rd. and runs Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

There is no charge for the Academy and lunch is provided.

Experience a behind the scenes look at your PD

See the assignments and activities in law enforcement 

Only 25 participants, space is limited

All participants must live or go to school in Chandler

All youth must be 12  years of age or older and in Junior High or High School. Youth may only participate once

Locations:  Main Station – 250 E. Chicago St., Chandler 85225 and Public Safety Training Facility – 3550 S. Dobson Rd, Chandler 85248 

Registration is now CLOSED for the June 27 – June 30 session 

 Only the first 25 registrations are considered

Registration form (N/A at this time) is made available below and you must scroll down

NOTE:  Once you register your student, you will be contacted usually within a week.

Please do not call or email within the first week as registrations are being reviewed. 

Summer dates:     May 31 – June 3, 2022       8 am – 3 pm session is full

                                   June 27 – June 30, 2022    8 am – 3 pm session is full

Thank you for your interest. We received over 40 registrations

Registration questions can be sent to blanca.quezada@chandleraz.gov

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