Congratulations to the 19 local youth who graduated from the 2015 Menlo Park Youth Academy June 6, 2015. The academy spanned six weeks covering topics from officer safety, body cameras, laws of arrest, search and seizure, and more. The academy was designed to inform young people of law enforcement professionals’ roles and responsibilities and to give them an opportunity to meet and engage with police staff. The academy provided an educational setting that allowed youth to openly ask questions and discuss any concerns they had with law enforcement. Menlo Park police staff and Palo Alto officers helped facilitate the classes and discussions. The youth academy is planned for every other year. View the highlight video here: