City of Edinburg, TX

05/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2025 08:58

Teen Police Academy Returns to Edinburg PD

Teen Police Academy Returns to Edinburg PD

Applications for the week-long program are open now

Edinburg, TX - The Edinburg Police Department is excited to welcome a new group of students to this year's Edinburg Teen Police Academy. The initiative, aimed at facilitating a positive relationship with city youth, was created to foster interest in a career in law enforcement.

The week-long program will allow participants to learn more about core police functions, such as patrol, special operations, and crime scene investigation. Participants will be introduced to policing through hands-on activities at the CPL Derek Hernandez Police Training Facility, located at 1309 N. Doolittle Road.

The academy is free of charge and open to City of Edinburg high school students (public, private, or homeschooled) ages 14 to 17.

Edinburg PD will host two sessions for the Teen Police Academy. The schedule is as follows:

  • Session 1: June 16 through June 20, 2025, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Session 2: June 23 through June 27, 2025, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Participants are expected to attend all classes.

Limited spots are available. The deadline to apply is June 10, 2025. The form can be found at https://cityofedinburg.com/departments/police/teen_police_academy.php
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