NEWPORT NEWS — Young adults can have their chance to learn about the police department.
The Newport News Police is hosting its Citizen Police Academy for Youth for the summer 2018 session.
The academy is free and open to teens ages 14 to 17. To register, participants must be a resident of Newport News or attend a school in the city.
At the CPAY, they will get an inside look at local law enforcement through a series of hands-on experiences pertaining to law enforcement, according to a news release from the city.
During the five-day course from June 18 to June 22, participants will be instructed by police executives, veteran police officers, civilians and volunteers on a variety of topics, including traffic stops, crime scene investigations, teen dating violence and internet safety.
Tours include the Newport News jail, courts and police department.
For information, call 757-928-4295.
