Junior Police Academy
2025 Sapulpa Junior Police Academy
- Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
- Academy Dates: June 8 – June 14
- Location will vary between the Sapulpa Police Department at 20 N Walnut St. and the Sapulpa Police Department Range located at Lone Star Rd and Hickory St.
- Time 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Orientation on Sunday Evening on June 8th)
The requirements for eligibility in the Sapulpa Junior
Police Academy are as follows:
- Must be ages 13 to 20 years old
- No prior convictions for criminal or serious offense
- Must hold and maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in high school or college if currently enrolled
- Note: If the minimum GPA requirement is not met a letter of recommendation to participate in the program from their school academic counselor and an interview with program staff before application into the program is allowed.
- Must hold a positive attitude and willingness to succeed
- Letter of recommendation
Rules for participation:
- Mandatory attendance to the first class or your application is rescinded
- Mandatory attendance to gun safety class to participate in firing range class
- Punctuality is a must
- Class participation/attention is required
- Attention and respect to all staff and instructors is required
- Adherence to dress code
How to Apply:
- Complete the Junior Police Academy Application form and send it by email to mhenson@sapulpapd.gov or deliver in person to Officer Henson at the Sapulpa Police Department
- If you have any questions, please reach out to Officer Henson through the email listed above or by calling the Police Department at 918-224-3862
About the Academy
The goal for each week is to:
- Give kids interested in Law Enforcement a real and up-close look at what it takes to become a Police Officer!
- Inform kids on how the Sapulpa Police Department helps keep them and their community safe!
- Foster community relations with the Sapulpa Police Department and local youth!
Classes will include the following topics:
- An hour of physical fitness each day
- Overview of the Sapulpa Police Department
- Ranks
- Structure
- Divisions
- Juvenile Law
- Department database and applications
- Officer Safety and Patrol Tactics
- Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes
- Traffic Investigations
- Communications
- Police Canines
- Narcotics Investigations
- S.W.A.T.
- Firearms and Hunter Safety
- Defensive Tactics and Custody and Control
- Building Searches
Important Information:
- Students will need to pack a lunch, snacks and water will be provided throughout the class
- On Saturday June 14 lunch will be provided
- Payment may be brought to the Sapulpa Police Department the first day of the academy, Sunday June 8th
- Cost includes a t-shirt for the student
