The Junior Police Academy (JPA) is a branch of the Citizens Police Academy. The junior academy is designed to help educate youths in the community on police procedures and activities. Some of the topics discussed are traffic stops, drug education, K-9 program, firearms (non-shooting) and taser use. Officer Todd Kobitz is the JPA coordinator. For more information about the program contact Officer Todd Kobitz at (219) 462-2135 or ask us online.

2008 Junior Police Academy Graduates

Pictured above, Chief of Police Michael Brickner, students from the 2008 Junior
Police Academy Graduation and academy coordinator Officer Todd Kobitz.

High School Students Wanted for Jr. Police Academy

Applications Available at Police Department

The Valparaiso Police Department is seeking high school students that represent good citizenship and have an interest in a law enforcement career. The department is sponsoring their annual Junior Police Academy starting
April 12th.

The Jr. Police Academy consists of ten, two hour classes beginning at 4 p.m. on designated days. The academy is designed for high school students to meet officers and learn about the day to day activities of the Valparaiso Police
Department. Some of the topics presented include; traffic enforcement and traffic crashes; crimes against young people; physical tactics; K-9 and SWAT education and teen drug use.

Space is limited and applications are available at the Valparaiso Police Department located at 355 S Washington St. All applications must be completed, including a signature from a parent, and return to the Valparaiso Police Department by Monday March 15th. Officer Todd Kobitz at 462-2135 or by email at tkobitz@valpopd.com

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