The Ripon Police Department is open 24 hours a day, and is located at 259 N. Wilma Ave, next to the Town Square Shopping Plaza.
Junior Police AcademyThe JPA program has been well received with the City's resident youth and has expanded every year. Designed to expose Ripon youth to law enforcement career options, the classes run during the summer months, and give students a chance to explore the career opportunities in a "hands-on" environment. Participants will conduct a mock crime scene investigation, and receive instruction on police report writing.
JPA Advanced Class
JPA Basic Class
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Note:
Class size is limited to 25 students.
(Students must have a "C" average or above)
Deadline to sign-up is May 21, 2010 - Date:
June 7 - 11, 2010 - Time and Location: 8:00 a.m. - noon
- Ages:
10-13 years (5th-8th grade)
- Cost: $25.00 per student. Students receive a "Junior Police Academy" T-shirt, Hat, Shoulder Patch, Binder, and a Certificate of Completion
- Qualifications "C" average, no criminal contact with the Ripon Police Department. (Copy of Report Card must accompany the application.)
259 N. Wilma Avenue (Police Station)
Ripon, CA 95366
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- Students will participate in the following classroom activities:
- CPR/First Aide Basic information (four hour class)
- Physical Training course
- Basic Introduction to Criminal Law
- Police Training Videos
- Mock Traffic Stop
- Evidence Collection
- Fingerprinting
- Student Ride Along With the Ripon Police
- Guest speaker from various law enforcement agencies
JPA Advanced Class
Date: July 12 - 23
If you have any questions regarding the Ripon JPA, call Officer
Scott Lindsay or Lt. Ed Ormonde at (209)599-2102
