The Philadelphia Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2025 Youth Citizens Academy, a weeklong educational program designed for teens ages 13 to 17.
The academy runs from June 3–6, 2025, and is open to students who live in Neshoba County.
Participants will get hands-on experiences and engage in interactive sessions covering topics such as impaired and distracted driving, sex crimes, narcotics, mental health, crime scenes, and more.
The goal is to strengthen relationships between young citizens and law enforcement through education and community engagement.
The class is limited to 22 participants. Applications are available at the Philadelphia Police Department, located at 532 Main Street, and must be submitted by May 19, 2025.
