junior police academy
The Bakersfield Junior Police Academy is a program conducted at the Bakersfield Police Activities League (BPAL), a local non-profit organization serving the Bakersfield and Kern County area since 1994.Each Cadet is required to become a member of the organization. This program and the BPAL membership is free to all who wish to participate.
Accepting applications for the 2024 Bakersfield Police Department Junior Police Academy starting March 1st.
Dates of the JPA are as follows:
June 3rd - June 28th from 0745-12 noon Mon-Thursday for 11-13 yr old (Juniors).
July 8th - August 2nd from 0745-12 noon Mon-Thursday for 14-17 yrs old (Seniors).
Two locations have been confirmed with the possibility of two other locations.
Confirmed locations are 301 E. 4th Street (PAL), and 11445 Noriega Rd. (Freedom Middle School).
Deadlines to apply are May 1st for Juniors and June 7th for Seniors.
The mission of the Junior Police Academy is to provide the recruits with a foundation of law enforcement, while enhancing their social skills to become more productive students and members of our community. The academy's focus will be leadership, accountability, and problem-solving. Curriculum will include various presentations from guests of law enforcement agencies, hands-on practices, and physical training to give the recruits and idea of what is involved in becoming a Police Officer!
Please return completed application to PAL 301 E. 4th Street. If you have any questions please call the Bakersfield Police Activities League office 661-283-8880.
Accepting applications for the 2024 Bakersfield Police Department Junior Police Academy starting March 1st.
Dates of the JPA are as follows:
June 3rd - June 28th from 0745-12 noon Mon-Thursday for 11-13 yr old (Juniors).
July 8th - August 2nd from 0745-12 noon Mon-Thursday for 14-17 yrs old (Seniors).
Two locations have been confirmed with the possibility of two other locations.
Confirmed locations are 301 E. 4th Street (PAL), and 11445 Noriega Rd. (Freedom Middle School).
Deadlines to apply are May 1st for Juniors and June 7th for Seniors.
The mission of the Junior Police Academy is to provide the recruits with a foundation of law enforcement, while enhancing their social skills to become more productive students and members of our community. The academy's focus will be leadership, accountability, and problem-solving. Curriculum will include various presentations from guests of law enforcement agencies, hands-on practices, and physical training to give the recruits and idea of what is involved in becoming a Police Officer!
Please return completed application to PAL 301 E. 4th Street. If you have any questions please call the Bakersfield Police Activities League office 661-283-8880.
