Pikes Peak Regional Law Enforcement Teen Academy

Applications for the 2026 Teen Academy will open the first week of February!

The Colorado Springs Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer units are hosting the 12^th annual Pikes Peak Regional Law Enforcement Teen Academy in June 2026. The Teen Academy provides young adults with a unique opportunity to learn about the operations of regional law enforcement agencies in El Paso County. The Colorado Springs Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office are the host agencies for this 5-day class held over two weeks at local high schools.

Some of the courses will include Patrol Operations, TEU/SWAT, K-9, Mounted Unit, Explosives Unit, Criminal Investigations (Narcotics, Investigations, Crime Lab), drone presentation, search and rescue, and negotiator training. Attendees will participate in activities and scenarios to expose them to a variety of law enforcement topics.

Interested applicants must be between the ages of 13-18 (Entering High School Fall 2026 to Recent Graduates 2026) to attend the class. Applicants must be El Paso County residents and currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a school in El Paso County.

Please note that an “Academy Participation Liability Waiver, Indemnification Agreement, and General Rules” must be signed for admission. Participation in Physical activities are optional.

If you have questions about the Teen Academy, please speak with your local El Paso County Sheriff or CSPD SRO, or email us at

Benjamin.Hamelin@coloradosprings.gov for additional information.

New applicants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.