FAQS

The Dallas Junior Police Academy has various classes throughout the year, here are some of the typical questions that we are asked.

What is the Dallas Junior Police Academy?

The Dallas Junior Police Academy is a daylong training session held on a Saturday. The Basic Class is for 4th through 8th graders, while our Advanced Class is for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

What will the students who attend be doing? 

Students who attend the JPA will be spending their time immersed in a day of new experiences as each student receives instructions from a variety of officers from the Dallas Police Department. The Basic Class will hear from speakers on Drug Prevention and Gang Awareness, Crime Scene Investigation (and lift their own fingerprints), and learn when to call 911. They will participate in physical training just like a recruit. They will observe a felony traffic stop, the helicopter, mounted police, K-9 units, and motorcycle unit. Everyone’s favorite activity of the day is to ride in a squad car. The Advanced Class will have speakers on Life Skills Training, and Personal / Internet Safety.  They will participate in physical training, riding in the squad car, touring 911 / Communications, wearing DWI (driving while intoxicated) goggles, and touring the CSI lab.

Who is eligible?

Students who send in a COMPLETED and READABLE application are eligible to attend. Make sure you have a good email address, correct mailing address, and a working phone number. All applicants will have a background check.

How will I know if my student has been placed in the session?

Students placed in a JPA session will receive a notice via email, text, US mail, or phone call from the JPA staff that their student has been placed in a session, so print clearly on all applications. If you have NOT been notified, the student will NOT be in the class.

How do the students get to and from the JPA Session?

Parents or designated adults are responsible for bringing their student to each class. Upon arrival, the adult will register the student the morning of the class and sign the student out at the end of the day.

Do I need to send food with my student?

No, lunch will be provided for a $5.00 fee to be paid at student check-in. Scholarships are available.

If you have specific questions, please feel free to call Sgt. Wanda West at 214-671-4053 or email us.