{"id":73905,"date":"2026-04-03T00:06:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T04:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=73905"},"modified":"2026-04-03T00:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T04:06:43","slug":"7th-annual-genesee-county-sheriffs-office-teen-academy-to-be-held-july-6th-10th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/7th-annual-genesee-county-sheriffs-office-teen-academy-to-be-held-july-6th-10th\/","title":{"rendered":"7th Annual Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office Teen Academy to be held July 6th-10th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Deadline to apply is May 18th. There is no charge to attend the academy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Genesee County Sheriff Joseph M. Graff is announcing that the 7th Annual Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office Teen Academy is being held July 6 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cPartnering with GCC allows Teen Academy participants to utilize the college\u2019s 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,\u201d stated Sheriff Graff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Academy instructors are experienced Deputy Sheriffs who will discuss day-to-day operations of the Sheriff\u2019s Office. Participants will also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 visit the County Jail, 911 Emergency Services Dispatch Center, and Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 observe displays of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Hostage Negotiation, K-9 Unit and Evidence Recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 be provided insight into motor vehicle accident reconstruction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 participate in daily physical fitness runs, defensive tactics, and team-building exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 participate in a classroom setting and learn about the NYS Penal Laws and Vehicle & Traffic Laws<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 participate in mock traffic stops and DWI procedures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qualified candidates will be selected for an interview screening process if they<\/p>\n\n\n\n

meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00d8 must be entering grades 10-12 at the time of application submission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00d8 must be in good academic standing with little to no disciplinary issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00d8 must be able to participate in physical fitness activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00d8 must have a positive attitude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00d8 must have their parent\u2019s permission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information\/photos or to obtain an application, scan the QR code or contact Deputy Joshua Brabon at (585) 345-3000 x3230.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Deadline to apply is May 18th. There is no charge to attend the academy. Press release\/provided photos Genesee County Sheriff Joseph M. Graff is announcing that the 7th Annual Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office Teen Academy is being held July 6 \u2013 July 10, 2026, at Genesee Community College. Posters and \u2026<\/p>\n

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