The Teen Police Academy is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
Teens between the ages of 13- to 17-years-old are encouraged to attend the Teen Police Academy. The next Teen Academy will take place August 20-22, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Attendees will learn about the various aspects of the Springfield Police Department through hands-on activities and classroom learning.
The program takes place at the Springfield Police Academy located at 3501 Color Plant Road. The program is free, but is limited to 15 participants. In order to give more teens the opportunity to attend, we will be limiting participation in the upcoming Teen Police Academy to first-time attendees.
Academy staff members are not licensed to administer any types of medications to attendees. It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to administer the medication at the time it is prescribed to be taken.
Application Process
Below is the online application. Printed applications can be obtained by emailing alexandria.rockford@springfield.il.us. Paper applications can be mailed to or dropped off at the Springfield Police Department located at 800 E. Monroe in Springfield.
Applicants must not have been arrested, charged, or under investigation for any misdemeanor or felony criminal violations, or crimes of moral turpitude. Any applicant who has an outstanding warrant will be disqualified.
If your application is submitted successfully, you will receive a confirmation pop-up. If you do not receive a confirmation message, please ensure your online application does not contain any errors.
Applicants will receive confirmation if they have been accepted to attend the Teen Police Academy.
Instructions for completing the applications:
- The online application is available below.
- If you submit a paper application, please print all information clearly.
- Complete all blanks on the form. Place “N/A” on items that do not apply.
- Complete, to the best of your ability, a short paragraph on why you wish to attend this program. Include reasons why you should be considered for the program (role model to others, leadership abilities, etc.). If you submit a paper copy, please use a separate sheet of paper if needed.
- Provide names of two persons who may be contacted for emergency purposes.
- Have your parent/guardian approve your application and participation in the program by filling out the additional forms and signing the bottom of the application.
- Provide a current physical examination from your doctor, approving your participation in physical activity (previous year school physical or a note from the physician will be accepted).
- If you have any questions you may contact the Springfield Police Department by phone at 217.788.8360 or by email at alexandria.rockford@springfield.il.us.