Congratulations are in order to the graduates of the County Executive’s Youth Academy, who came together for their graduation ceremony last week.
Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Commissioner Kevin Catalina, Deputy Commissioner Belinda Groneman and Chief of Operations Milagros Soto were on-hand to congratulate the graduates at the Police Academy in Brentwood.
SCPD said, “We wish you the best of luck in your careers - hopefully we will see you again in the SCPD!”
The goal of this program is for young people to learn about different facets of law enforcement, from SCPD specialized units such as canine and crime scene to the importance of the penal law. Students experience training similar to the full police recruits training program.
The Suffolk County Youth Academy is a summer program offered annually FREE of charge to disadvantaged students in under served communities. Students receive a summer uniform consisting of a cap, shorts and a t-shirt and lunch is provided each day.
The Suffolk County Youth Academy is available to students who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Students are taught discipline, structure, and respect for themselves and others. The program is held at the Suffolk County Police Academy on the Brentwood campus of Suffolk County Community College.
There are 4 different Suffolk County Youth Academy programs offered. All Youth Academy programs are 1 week in length, Monday – Friday from 9am to 3 pm. We offer 5 Youth Academy sessions during the year.
County Executive Youth Academy
County Executive Youth Academy is held in July and August. There are two sessions held. Applicants MUST contact the County Exec’s Youth Bureau at 631-853-8277 or email youth.service@suffolkcountyny.gov if interested in attending. Students must be between 15-18 years of age. Please visit Youth Camp for more information.
High School Youth Academy
Interested students must contact their High School Guidance Counselor / School Social Worker or Criminal Justice teachers to apply for the High School Youth Academy. The academy is held in July. Students must be incoming seniors (completed Junior year). The High School Youth Academy point of contact is PO Michael Carter-Moore Michael.Carter-Moore@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Explorer/Sea Cadet Youth Academy:
You MUST be an ACTIVE Explorer or a member of the USN Sea Cadet Corps to attend this session. Students are 14-20 years of age. The academy is held in mid-August. Explorer/Sea Cadet Youth Academy point of contact is PO Michael Carter-Moore Michael.Carter-Moore@suffolkcountyny.gov.
BOCES Criminal Justice Youth Academy:
Students MUST be enrolled in the BOCES High School Program and they have to apply for the BOCES Criminal Justice Youth Academy through their BOCES Criminal Justice teachers. The academy is held in late April / early May. Students must be 15-19 years of age. The BOCES Criminal Justice Youth Academy point of contact is PO Sabrina Pitch Sabrina.Pitch@suffolkcountyny.gov.