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The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its sixth annual Teen Academy July 7 – July 11, 2025, at Genesee Community College. Posters and flyers have been posted at Genesee County Schools and the June 1 deadline to apply is less than a week away. There is no charge to attend the academy.
“Partnering with GCC allows Teen Academy participants to utilize the college’s criminal justice facilities, which includes a 9-1-1 dispatch console simulator and a firearms simulator. This one-week academy is a structured program that affords students the opportunity to gain insight into daily responsibilities of a Deputy Sheriff, law enforcement training and to learn what a career in law enforcement entails. It is our hope that teens will build confidence while learning good decision-making and leadership skills,” stated Sheriff Graff.
Academy instructors are experienced Deputy Sheriffs who will discuss day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Participants will also:
· Visit the County Jail, 911 Emergency Services Dispatch Center, and Sheriff’s Office
· Observe displays of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Hostage Negotiation, K-9 Unit and Evidence Recovery
· Be provided insight into motor vehicle accident reconstruction
· Participate in daily physical fitness runs, defensive tactics, and team-building exercises
· Participate in a classroom setting and learn about the NYS Penal Laws and Vehicle & Traffic Laws
· Participate in mock traffic stops and DWI procedures
Qualified candidates will be selected for an interview screening process if they meet the following requirements:
Ø must be entering grades 10-12 at the time of application submission
Ø must be in good academic standing with little to no disciplinary issues
Ø must be able to participate in physical fitness activities
Ø must have a positive attitude
Ø must have their parent’s permission
For more information/photos or to obtain an application, scan the QR code
or contact Deputy Joshua Brabon at (585) 345-3000 x3230