Teens participating in a mock arrest control scenario.
Date: 01/23/2026
WESTMINSTER, Colo -- It's that time! We are now accepting applicants for our Police Teen Academy in partnership with the Arvada Police Department, Colorado.
The week-long program will take place June 1-5 and give teens an inside look at crime scene investigations, SWAT, patrol procedures and more. Teens 15 to 18 years old who live in or attend a high school in Westminster/Arvada are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due by May 2.
Questions? Email us at police@westminsterco.gov. More information, including the application, can be found on the department's website under events and programs.
Three teens posing in a protective K9 bite suit used for training purposes.