Youth Academy

The Youth Academy is designed to give Meridian youth the opportunity to learn about the police department and gain an understanding of the functions and responsibilities that come with providing law enforcement services in the City of Meridian. 

 

Over 5 days the class will participate in various presentations given by Meridian Police Department personnel such as patrol functions, detectives, CSI, SWAT, K9 unit, traffic stops, and more. The class will also visit the Ada County Dispatch Center and Jail.

The 2024 class is now full and we are no longer accepting applications.

Please check back with us in the Spring of 2025 for information on the next class.

For questions please contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 208-895-3341 or email: crimeprevention@meridiancity.org

Youth Safety Academy participants circled around a police car and checking out a drone.
Youth Safety Academy participants trying out the Use of Force Simulator.
Youth Safety Academy participants checking out the Ada County Dispatch Center
School Resource Officer demonstrating a restraint device called a WRAP. He is demonstrating to the Youth Safety Academy.
The Youth Safety Academy in the MPD Scenario Village checking out a patrol car.
Traffic Officer showing his motorcycle to kids in the Youth Safety Academy.
Police Officer demonstrating a drone to the Youth Safety Academy.

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