junior police academy
The Bakersfield Junior Police Academy is a program conducted at the Bakersfield Police Activities League (BPAL), a local non-profit organization serving the Bakersfield and Kern County area since 1994. Each Cadet is required to become a member of the organization. This program and the BPAL membership is free to all who wish to participate.
Accepting applications for the 2025 Bakersfield Police Department Junior Police Academy starting March 1st.
Dates of the JPA are as follows:
Orientation Saturday June 7th time TBA
June 9rd - July 25th from 0745-12 noon Mon-Thursday for 11-13 yr old (Juniors).
June 9th - July 25th from 12:45pm-5:00pm Mon-Thursday for 14-17 yrs old (Seniors).
4 locations have been confirmed with the possibility of two other locations.
POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE, FREEDOM MIDDLE SCHOOL, CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY, STONECREEK JR HIGH
Deadlines to apply are May 8th at 4:00PM
The mission of the Junior Police Academy is to provide the recruits with a foundation of law enforcement, while enhancing their social skills to become more productive students and members of our community. The academy's focus will be leadership, accountability, and problem-solving. Curriculum will include various presentations from guests of law enforcement agencies, hands-on practices, and physical training to give the recruits and idea of what is involved in becoming a Police Officer!
Please return completed application to PAL 301 E. 4th Street. If you have any questions please call the Bakersfield Police Activities League office 661-283-8880.
Accepting applications for the 2025 Bakersfield Police Department Junior Police Academy starting March 1st.
Dates of the JPA are as follows:
Orientation Saturday June 7th time TBA
June 9rd - July 25th from 0745-12 noon Mon-Thursday for 11-13 yr old (Juniors).
June 9th - July 25th from 12:45pm-5:00pm Mon-Thursday for 14-17 yrs old (Seniors).
4 locations have been confirmed with the possibility of two other locations.
POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE, FREEDOM MIDDLE SCHOOL, CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY, STONECREEK JR HIGH
Deadlines to apply are May 8th at 4:00PM
The mission of the Junior Police Academy is to provide the recruits with a foundation of law enforcement, while enhancing their social skills to become more productive students and members of our community. The academy's focus will be leadership, accountability, and problem-solving. Curriculum will include various presentations from guests of law enforcement agencies, hands-on practices, and physical training to give the recruits and idea of what is involved in becoming a Police Officer!
Please return completed application to PAL 301 E. 4th Street. If you have any questions please call the Bakersfield Police Activities League office 661-283-8880.
