Youth Academy Program

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 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.

This course may include exposure to simulated firearms and graphic subject matter.

The Application Period for the 2025 Summer Youth Academy is Now Closed!

Due to overwhelming response the Summer 2025 Hayward Police Youth Academy will no longer be accepting applications. For questions about existing applications, contact alicia.romero@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 293-1043

Classes will be held in Hayward at:

Fire Station 6—Training Center: 1401 W. Winton Ave. (MAP)

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