Photos: Behind the scenes at Aurora's first-ever Teen Citizen Police Academy

The Aurora Police Department Facebook page regularly posts interesting photo collections, including galleries starring badass APD cops from the '70s and '80s. But the latest pics are fresh: They offer a behind-the-scenes look at the APD's first-ever Teen Citizen Police Academy. Look below to see photos from the page, as...

By Michael Roberts

July 9, 2014

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The Aurora Police Department Facebook page regularly posts interesting photo collections, including galleries starring badass APD cops from the '70s and '80s. But the latest pics are fresh: They offer a behind-the-scenes look at the APD's first-ever Teen Citizen Police Academy.

Look below to see photos from the page, as well as information about the academy, which was successful enough that future classes look to be a very real possibility.

From the Aurora Police Department Facebook page:

The first ever Aurora Police Department Teen Citizen Police Academy was held on June 16th-27th. The purpose of the academy is to give teens an inside look at the day to day operations of the police department and to see what it is like to be a police officer.
Classes, demonstrations & presentations included:
SWAT demonstration K-9 demonstration Patrol services Community Resource Section Use of force....

Continue to see more behind-the-scenes photos from Aurora's first-ever Teen Citizen Police Academy.

From the Aurora Police Department Facebook page:
Additional classes, demonstrations & presentations included:
Gangs Power-Up & A-GRIP Traffic enforcement Crime scene investigations Police recruiting and training Emergency Response Team Tours of the police department. city detention center, Public Safety Communications Center and municipal courts....

Continue to see more behind-the-scenes photos from Aurora's first-ever Teen Citizen Police Academy.

From the Aurora Police Department Facebook page:
Additional classes, demonstrations & presentations included:
1st amendment Firearms safety Firearms simulator Traffic stops Hostage negotiations Internet/Social media safety Law Enforcement Driving Community policing Media Relations Aurora Police Explorer Post 2024....

Continue to see more behind-the-scenes photos from Aurora's first-ever Teen Citizen Police Academy.

From the Aurora Police Department Facebook page:
The academy is a great opportunity for our officers and the youth of our community to interact with each other and to build positive relationships.
The APD is planning on holding future Teen Academies. Keep an eye on our social media sites for announcements about upcoming academies.

Continue to see more behind-the-scenes photos from Aurora's first-ever Teen Citizen Police Academy.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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