The El Paso County Sheriffís Office will hold its 10th Annual Teen Academy the week of June 3 through June 7.† Classes will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at 27 E. Vermijo Ave. in Colorado Springs.The teen academy provides young adults with a unique opportunity to learn about the El Paso County Sheriffís Office through classroom and hands-on experience.† The courses include jail operations, patrol procedures, SWAT, K9, and criminal investigations.† Attendees will also tour secure areas within the Criminal Justice Center, the evidence facility and courtrooms at the Terry R. Harris Judicial Complex.Interested applicants must be between the ages of 14-17 by June 3 to be eligible.† Applicants must be residents of El Paso County and currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a school in El Paso County.†Applications are available online at the El Paso County Sheriffís Office website (http://shr.elpasoco.com).†The application deadline is May 27, and class size is limited to 40 students.†Due to its popularity, priority will be given to those who will be attending for the first time.For further information, contact Sgt. John David at 719-520-7349.
