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The Orange County Sheriff's Office academies were created to promote an understanding of law enforcement through education and personal interaction.
Civilian Police Academy
As a student in the Civilian Police Academy, you will gain a knowledge and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the various roles within the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Although the course cannot possibly cover all aspects of law enforcement, it does give an overview of deputy training, criminal investigations, community policing, specialty units, operational services, special operations, and court services. The Civilian Police Academy offers field trips which enable the students to tour the Aviation Hanger, Crime Scene/Forensics Lab, and the DUI Center.
To become a student, you must submit an application thru the Orange County Sheriff's Office website. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check to attend the Civilian Police Academy. This is required so the student will be able to enter our secure buildings.
Hispanic and Brazilian Civilian Police Academy
The Hispanic and Brazilian academies do not require an application or a background check since they are held at different churches, universities and community centers. These facilities have partnered with the Orange County Sheriff's Office as a service to their community. The Hispanic and Brazilian academy programs are presented in Spanish and Portuguese languages.
Teen Academy
The Orange County Sheriff's Office Teen Academy is for students between the ages of 13 to 17. This FREE academy is held twice during the summer vacation and are a week long from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is not provided. As a student of the Teen Academy, you will gain a knowledge and understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the various roles within the Orange County Sheriff's Office. This highly interactive academy discusses many safety topics that teens face such as bulling, dating, truancy, and social media. The academy also gives an overview of deputy training, criminal investigations, community policing, specialty units, operational services, special operations, and court services. The Teen Academy offers field trips which enable the students to tour the Communications Center, Aviation Hanger, Crime Scene/Forensics Lab, and the Mounted Stables, to name a few.
To become a student, you must submit an application through the Orange County Sheriff's Office website. Applicants must be able to pass a background check to attend the Teen Academy. The background check is required so the student will be able to enter our secure buildings.
For more information on these exciting programs, please contact the Academy Program Coordinator at (407) 254-7320 or [email protected].
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