Juvenile Intervention Unit

05/04/2026

‼️We are back at it again this summer with two sessions of YCPA‼️

June 22nd - June 26th
July 27th - July 31st

Join us for a week long opportunity learning behind the scenes of the Wichita Police Department at the Youth Citizens Police Academy with the Juvenile Intervention Unit. We look forward to seeing you all this summer.

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For questions and information contact us at [email protected] or Click the link for registration.

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03/19/2026

Are you looking for a fun summer program for your child to be involved in? Well, look no further! Applications for the FREE 2026 Leaders, Achievers and Winners (LAW) Camp are now open!🥳

This exciting annual event gives kids ages 10-14 the chance to make strong connections with local law enforcement officers and first responders while building confidence, leadership skills and self esteem through various activities.

Organized by volunteers from Sedgwick County Fire District 1 (SCFD1), the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, the Wichita Police Department and McConnell Air Force Base, this three-day camp will give your child a summer adventure like no other.☀️

📆June 16-18
🕰️8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍OJ Watson Park, 3022 S McClean Blvd.
💲FREE

Apply here: https://wichitacrimecommission.org/law-camp-2026/

01/23/2026

01/21/2026

If you’re a youth aged 14 to 17 looking for a job this summer, you should sign up!!!!

For the past 15 years, the Way to Work (TWTW) Summer Youth Employment Program has been providing an opportunity for 14–17-year-olds to gain real world work experience, develop essential life skills and contribute to the community.

TWTW is seeking to hire 150 teens for our 8-10 week long summer employment program.
Apply here ➡️ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita/jobs/4765207/the-way-to-work-youth-program-2025

11/26/2025

So grateful to have been able to deliver Thanksgiving meals to families thanks to the Union Rescue Mission and to make this family’s holiday experience better thanks to the Wichita Police and Fire Foundation. We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!!!

Wichita Police Department Officer Ann Mora and Officer Alex Avendano are about to surprise a family of eight with some much needed household items for this upcoming holiday season with a “Random Act of Kindness”. The selfless act of these officers performing a thoughtful or helpful deed for another person, without expecting anything in return is exceptional. A family turning their life right side up but still having struggles can have a continued significant and positive impact on the recipient's happiness and well-being, while also benefiting the giver. Thank you WPD for assisting this family in such a time of need for them. Thank you for strengthening our community members.
Learn more online at www.wichitapoliceandfire.org
HELP STRENGTHEN WICHITA

09/13/2025

Come hang out with us tomorrow! 🚓✨ Check out the police lowrider along with other amazing cars, and don’t forget to grab one of our brand new stickers featuring ‘Wee-Woo’!

09/12/2025

I have always loved lowriders since I was a kid. Lowrider car shows were one of many things that kept me out of trouble and interested in community coming together. It’s pretty amazing that I get to merge two things I love for work and be able to spread that same joy I had.
Thank you to Horace Mann for helping make this special day work!
Thank you to the Wichita Police Department for the support and motors for making this an even bigger entrance!

08/12/2025

Thankful for League 42 and WMCC for supporting the Bats & Badges initiative and organizing events such as Kickapalooza for first responders to have positive interactions. Not only that but also for the community to come together and get engaged in something positive. We had so much fun!

07/31/2025

Day 2 of the Youth Citizens Police Academy is in the books!

We kicked things off with a lesson on Use of Force and Defensive Tactics, where participants had the unique opportunity to train with our VR Taser simulator and even deploy actual Tasers under supervision.

Next up was an introduction to NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network). Students got to see how casings are matched using the shoot tank and learned how firing pin impressions help solve gun crimes.

We then explored traffic safety with a hands-on activity using drunk goggles to simulate field sobriety testing, showing the real dangers of impaired driving.

We wrapped up the day with a visit to the Motor Unit, where youth observed specialized motorcycle training and learned what it takes to safely patrol on two wheels.

Big thank you to Jersey Mike’s on WSU campus for providing lunch and to the Wichita Metro Crime Commission for keeping everyone fueled with snacks and drinks!