Please note: Hayward Police Department Summer Youth Academy classes are NOT drop-in classes and require pre-registration. Sign-ups are available online through Thursday, June 29, here

The Hayward Police Department’s Summer Youth Academy is a week long program offered annually each summer. This unique opportunity provides students with a greater understanding of the inner workings of a police department, as well as policies and procedures, as taught by the Law Enforcement professionals themselves. The purpose of the academy is to educate the youth on what laws are enforced and their importance, as well as strengthen the relationship between both the community and the Police.

The Academy is FREE — Applicants must pass a limited background investigation and have parent/guardian approval to attend class. Class size is limited. Hayward residents/students will have first priority of acceptance. Light refreshments will be provided.

This class is open to students grades 8-12.

* students entering the 8th grade for 2023-2024 school year are welcome.

The Academy is presented over five days and covers the following topics

  • Patrol Structure/Recruitment
  • Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Tobacco
  • Special Victims Unit
  • Forensics/Crime Scene
  • Investigations
  • VICE/Intelligence
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • Gangs & Graffiti
  • SWAT/K9 Demo
  • Crisis Negotiation/De-Escalation
  • Bomb Squad demo
  • Cyber bullying/Social Media
  • Healthy dating/Domestic Violence
Registration Details: 
Applications due by June 29, 2023

Applications can be found online at www.hayward-ca.gov/police-department/programs/youth-academy-program, or picked up at the Hayward Police Department, 300 W. Winton Avenue.

For more information please contact Community Services Officer Alicia Romero: (510) 293-7179 |  alicia.romero@hayward-ca.gov

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