July 26 through July 30, 2010 

Would you like to know what goes on inside the Murphy Police Department? Have you often wondered why we do the things we do? Then we have the program that will answer your questions and much, much more. Yes that\'s right; we are talking about Youth Citizen\'s Police Academy No. 2. Designed after a traditional police academy curriculum and teaching methods, citizens experience a rare look inside their Murphy Police Department.

The Youth Citizen\'s Police Academy will kick off with a welcome from Police Chief G.M Cox and City Manager James Fisher. Throughout the week, participants will experience classroom and hands-on orientation in the following law enforcement topics: criminal law, traffic stops, radar demonstration, DWI laws, and much, much more.

Participate in a mock crime scene and mock criminal trial!

Potential candidates for the Youth Citizen\'s Police Academy must meet the following criteria:

  Be between 12 and 17 years of age.
  A resident of Murphy.
  Clean criminal background
  The desire to have fun and make new friends.

Are you ready for the challenge? We are accepting applications for our upcoming summer academy starting July 26. Classes are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All topics are taught by sworn police officers and other Departmental experts and are intended for informational purposes only.

The academy is free, so don\'t delay. Download the application packet on the Department’s website, or stop by the Front Desk of the Murphy Police Department. Class size is limited to 24 participants, and applications must be in by July 16, 2010.

Officer Kris Riebschlager
YCPA Coordinator
Murphy Police Department
Desk:  (972) 468-4259