Youth Academy
Welcome to the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Citizen Police Academy! Our academy provides a hands on learning experience designed to inspire, educate, and engage the next generation of community leaders.
The Youth Police Academy is a part of the NRPS’ on-going commitment to fostering positive relationships with young people across Niagara.
Aimed at students enrolled in Grades 7 and 8 in September 2025, the Youth Academy offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at policing in our region. Participants will engage with NRPS officers and staff through interactive demonstrations, presentations, and scenario-based activities that cover a variety of police roles – from forensics and K9 to traffic safety and investigations.
The Youth Academy is an opportunity for young people to better understand policing, build leadership skills and explore future careers in public safety.
The primary location will be at the Niagara Regional Police Service headquarters located at 5700 Valley Way in Niagara Falls.Youth Academy participants will be required to provide their own means of travel. The location of the sessions may be at different NRPS sites in Niagara. NRPS personnelWILLnot provide transportation.
There isno costto participate in the Youth Police Academy, but space is limited. Applications will be reviewed to ensure a diverse and inclusive group of participants.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in Grades 7 or 8 in Fall of 2025
- Live in the Niagara Region
- Obtain parental/guardian consent
- Commit to attending all sessions
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025 session.
Thank you to everyone who has applied.
Successful applicants will be notified via email in August.
Selected applicants and their guardian will be required to sign a waiver prior to involvement in the Academy.