Deadline to apply is May 18th. There is no charge to attend the academy.
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Genesee County Sheriff Joseph M. Graff is announcing that the 7th Annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy is being held July 6 – July 10, 2026, at Genesee Community College. Posters and flyers have been posted at Genesee County Schools. Applications can be found in guidance counselor offices, from any School Resource Deputy or by scanning the QR below. Deadline to apply is May 18. 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.
