The Sheriff's Teen Citizens Academy is a 6-week program that allows Pinellas County teens the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The program is geared towards teens between the ages of 14 and 18 that have an interest in law enforcement, but not enough of an interest to commit to a long-term educational program or a law enforcement explorer program.

Attendees have the opportunity to run the same Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.) course our deputies use, be proficient with a Firearm, tour the Pinellas County Jail, visit our Forensics section, and much more! The class is held on consecutive Saturday mornings from 9:00AM to 1:00PM at specific times throughout the year. Applicants must be enrolled in an education program (including homeschool) and be willing to undergo a criminal history screening and background check.

For more information about upcoming classes, visit http://www.pcsoweb.com/sheriffs-teen-citizens-academy-