Sheriff Bill Leeper has announced a new program for teens in Nassau County that exposes young people to what itโs like to be a police officer in hopes they will consider a career in law enforcement in the future.ย Theย Sheriffโs Teen Citizens Academyย allows Nassau County teens the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Nassau County Sheriffโs Office. The program is geared towards teens between the ages of 13 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.ย Attendees have the opportunity to learn the same Defensive Tactics we teach our deputies, be proficient with a Firearm, tour the Nassau County Jail, and much more!ย Applicants must be enrolled in an education program (including homeschool) and be willing to undergo a criminal history screening and background check.
โIn launching theย Sheriffโs Teen Citizens Academyย we hope to provide a free and fun avenue for interested students to learn first-hand how exciting and rewarding a career in law enforcement can be,โ said Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper.
This is a fantastic program designed for teens ages 13-18 to learn about law enforcement and gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience of our operations.