Hurry! Applications are due by Friday, June 20, 2014!
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August 11–16, 2014 | Appleton, Wisconsin | www.ncjtc.org/TYPA TRIBAL YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY (TYPA)
STUDENT CRITERIA
The Tribal Youth Police Academy (TYPA) provides an excellent opportunity to explore law enforcement and other criminal justice careers. Classroom and hands-on learning will connect students and practitioners who provide instruction, serve as mentors, and answer questions about criminal justice careers. Students will participate in a large scale police scenario allowing them to investigate a case from beginning to end.
Students must be:
Academy students will hear from tribal leaders and tribal police officers about the challenges facing Native American youth. Faculty, staff, and guest speakers share a commitment to support and mentor academy students.
HIGHLIGHTED TOPICS • Criminal justice career paths
• Police procedures
• Specialized police units
• Crime scene investigation
• Native gangs
• Drug abuse
• Bullying
• Suicide prevention
• Between the ages of 14 and 17 by August 1, 2014 • An enrolled member or direct descendant of a federally recognized tribe • A current student earning a high school diploma or GED
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY! Applications must include: • One letter of recommendation from 1) a tribal teacher, counselor, or school resource officer, OR 2) a tribal official such as a tribal council member, tribal police officer, or other tribal government official. The letter of recommendation should include why the applicant would benefit from the academy and what positive values the applicant displays such as integrity, leadership, and excellence. • A written essay no more than 500 words indicating why the applicant believes he or she would benefit from the academy and why he or she are interested in a criminal justice career. • A complete application and waiver forms.
FREE TO ATTEND! There is NO FEE to attend TYPA; however, participants are responsible for the cost and arrangements to and from their home airport. Airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and meals are funded through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice.
HOW TO APPLY
VISIT WWW.NCJTC.ORG/TYPA TO: • Download and complete the application and waiver forms • Obtain logistical and lodging information • Learn more about TYPA! *This event is pending U.S. Department of Justice approval.
Hurry! A limited number of applicants will be accepted. Visit www.ncjtc.org/TYPA to download and complete the application and waiver forms. All application materials must be submitted no later than Friday, June 20, 2014.
The project was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 2013-HE-WX-K003 awarded by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions contained herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. References to specific companies, products, or services should not be considered an endorsement by the authors or the U.S. Department of Justice. Rather, the references are illustrations to supplement discussion of the issues.
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