Sheriff's Teen Citizens Academy
The Sheriff's Teen Citizens Academy is a 4-week program that allows Pinellas County teens the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The program is geared towards teens between the ages of 14 and 18 that have an interest in law enforcement, but not enough of an interest to commit to a long-term educational program or a law enforcement explorer program.
Applicants must live in Pinellas County or be enrolled in an education program (including homeschool) in Pinellas County, and be willing to undergo a criminal history screening and background check.
The program covers the following areas of the agency:
- Meet The Sheriff
- K-9
- Forensics
- Use of Force Simulator
- Firearms
- Specialty Vehicles
- Pinellas County Jail
