Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Youth Police Academy

Free week-long program for ages 14 to 18 years old. Applications due by May 30.

Dover, Del. - The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) is excited to announce the 2025 Youth Police Academy, taking place the week of July 21, 2025, at the Delaware National Guard Readiness Center in Smyrna, Delaware.

This free, week-long program offers high school students ages 14 to 18 a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement and substance use prevention. Participants will receive hands-on instruction from DATE officers and law enforcement professionals from across the state, along with presentations from prevention experts focused on reducing youth use of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana.

Training topics include:

• The mission and role of DATE
• Physical fitness
• Police K9 demonstrations
• Law enforcement drone operations

To qualify, applicants must be between 14 and 18 years old, in good physical health, and have no negative contact with law enforcement.
Applications are due by May 30, 2025.

Apply online at: https://shorturl.at/RMyiW

For questions or additional information, please contact Cpl. Keith Shyers at 302-741-2706.

CONTACT: Lieutenant M. J. Loiseau
O: (302) 741-2704
E: Michael.loiseau@delaware.gov