Junior Police Academy

Dates for our 2025 JPA.

Session One: July 21st to the 25th

Session Two: July 28th to August 1st.

The Rocklin Police Department every year partners with us to bring an amazing program to Rocklin youth called the Junior Police Academy (JPA).  The Junior Police Academy gives local youth a small peek into the world of law enforcement. The JPA training officers will lead the cadets through a modified Police Academy.  This academy will simulate and give the cadets an idea of what it takes to be an officer.  It is designed to build long lasting memories and give the cadets a glimpse into the rewarding career of law enforcement. Our Academy will include patrol tactics, vehicle stops, crime scene investigation, and much more.  The cadets will also get to see some of the specialty units at the department like SWAT, Motors, and EOD (bomb squad). 

To participate in the JPA you will need to submit an application and write a short essay. It is limited to 20 Cadets per academy.  JPA is open to Placer County residents/ students who are entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade. The academy runs from 8am to 12pm and each cadet is provided with an academy shirt and study binder. Cadets will be provided with snacks for the day but do need to bring a water bottle. The cost to attend the academy is $75 dollars.

The Application period for the 2025 session will open on May 26th. If you would like more information about this program or others. Please feel free to contact Youth Services Sergeant Jeff Paxton at Jeff.paxton@rocklin.ca.us or at 916-625-5442 (email preferred).