The Boynton Beach Police Department is having its first Teen Police Academy, a week-long summer camp for the purpose of increasing understanding between police and area youth.
Stephanie Slater, police spokeswoman, said the youth camp is similar to the adult academy in that classes include SWAT, K-9, defensive tactics, dangers of traffic stops, firearm safety and safe Internet usage.
Slater said two academies are offered this summer, with the first from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13 to 17 and the second Aug. 10 to 14.
In contrast to the adult classes, participants must be ages 14 to 16, live in Boynton Beach and attend school.
Cost for the program is $60, which includes a T-shirt, ball cap, sports bag and lunch.
The maximum for class size is 20.
Applications can be found at City Hall and the Boynton Beach Police Department, 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
They can also be found at www.bbpd.org and must be filled out by May 20.
Mike Rothman can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com.