Sheriff's Youth Academy
Sheriff Youth Academy 2025
Keep up with Our Calendar
The Sheriff's Youth Academy will be held on the below dates at the Cumberland County Community Complex, located at 1398 Livingston Road, Crossville, TN. If you are interested in attending or to get more information, contact Lieutenant Gary Howard at garyhoward911@gmail.com.
4th, 5th, 6th Grade
Elementary Class
Students that have completed the 3rd grade and are going into the 4th grade.
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Class Time 8:00am - 12:00pm
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July 14 - 18, 2025
Middle School Class
Students that have completed 5th grade and are going into the 6th or higher grade
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Class Time 8:00am - 2:00pm
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July 7 - 11, 2025
High School Class
Students that have completed 8th grade and are going into the 9th or higher grade
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Class Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm
June 23 - 27, 2025
Learn About Us
“Celebrating 10 Years of Empowering Youth through the Sheriff’s Youth Academy”
This year, we’re proud to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Youth Academy! For the past decade, this program has been at the heart of our mission to educate and inspire the youth in our community, offering them an unparalleled opportunity to gain insight into the everyday functions and training involved in law enforcement.
It’s important to note that the Youth Academy is NOT a boot camp for troubled youth. Instead, it is a dynamic program designed for students who are curious about a career in law enforcement or simply eager to learn more about this critical field.
Held each summer at the Cumberland County Community Complex, the academy is organized by grade level and provides a full week of immersive learning. Breakfast and lunch are served daily, and classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., ensuring that participants are well-supported throughout the day.
Our curriculum is both hands-on and comprehensive, giving students the chance to engage in activities and scenarios such as:
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Responding to Crisis Situations,
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Defensive Tactics,
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Handcuffing,
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Patrol Procedures,
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Traffic Enforcement,
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Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Processing,
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K-9 Unit Demonstrations,
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S.W.A.T. Tactics, and
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An Overview of the Criminal Justice System.
As we celebrate this incredible 10-Year Anniversary, we reflect on the profound impact the Sheriff’s Youth Academy has had on our students, our community, and the bonds we’ve built over the years. Here’s to the next decade of inspiring young leaders and fostering trust and understanding between law enforcement and the youth of Cumberland County!
Request Information
If you would like to register for one of our Academy Weeks then send a request and we will forward a information / registration packet to you.
Download Application / Release Forms
To register for the Academy, please click on the Application Badge and the Release Form Badge to complete the forms online. Kindly make checks payable to FOP Children's Fund, with "Youth Academy" noted in the memo line. Submit the completed forms along with a check for $25.00 to the Cumberland County Justice Center.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Academy, click on the Sponsor Badge to review the informational packet. Please contact us directly to arrange a meeting.
Click on the Badge to Download an application and release form. Complete and sign them and return both with a $25.00 check payable to Cumberland Neighborhood Watch, Inc.
We will be accepting application on May 1, 2025
The Primary Guardian must complete a Waiver / Release Form before a student is allowed to attend. Click on the above badge to download, then complete the form and return with the application and check.
We will be accepting application on May​ 1, 2025
To ensure that EVERY child gets the opportunity to have this awesome experience and get a firm handle on the future we ask that you consider sponsoring students.
Please make checks payable to FOP Children's Fund, with "Youth Academy" noted in the memo line.
Our 2025 Sponsors
Changing the World One Child at a Time
New Sponsor's will be posted by May 2025