“Police and Teens Building Relationships for the Future”

Program Overview

C.A.T.S.  Academy is a Teen Police Academy  modeled after the very successful adults Citizens’ Police Academy.  The Teen Academy is intended for young men or young women that have an interest in a career in law enforcement or have an interest in learning why and how police officers serve their community.  Get a behind the scenes look at a police department, as well as allowing our officers the opportunity to interact and build positive relationships with the teens residing in the Mayfield School District. 

C.A.T.S. Academy includes:

• An Academy T-Shirt along with a structured but fun atmosphere.
• Exciting hands-on training with Patrol Officers, Detectives, Airsoft Shooting Range, the SWAT Team, Hostage Negotiations, and the Bomb Squad.

Eligibility Requirements

• Grades 8 – 12
• Primary residence is in the Mayfield School System
• A wide variety of classroom instruction and interaction
• Agree to attend all sessions of the Teen Academy