Gilbert Police Department

GYLA includes:  

• Classes taught have included public speaking, active listening, college and career preparation, social media awareness, and conflict resolution
• Teaching students about teamwork, communication, and community involvement through classes and activities
• Activities have included an escape room, rock climbing, broom ball, airsoft, laser tag, top golf, and a service project among others
• Geared for students between 10th and 11th grade attending high schools in Gilbert
• Led by School Resource Officers from the Gilbert Police Department
• Students are selected in collaboration with the SRO by administration, counselors, and other school staff
• We encourage students to contact their SRO to learn more about the academy
• Food and Transportation provided by the police department, absolutely no cost to the student
• Two academies held during the summer, 4 days each session
• Participants receive a certificate of completion along with a challenge coin during the graduation ceremony at the conclusion of the academy
• Academy is held at the Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility where students are also given a tour of the facility and an opportunity to take part in some of the activities that police recruits participate in during the academy