The Junior Police Academy is back for the summer.

The Ripon Police Department is now accepting applications for the Advanced course – the deadline for the Basic course (June 10-14) was last month.

Those interested are required to have completed the Basic course the previous year.

The Advanced course is a two-week program scheduled from July 8 through July 19, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the police station, 259 N. Wilma Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon.

Cost is $45. The class will be limited to 25 students.

Applications are due by June 28.

Besides having completed the Basic course, those interested in the Advanced sessions are also required to have at least a “C” average in school and no criminal record with the Ripon Police Department.

They’ll receive a “Junior Police Academy” t-shirt along with binder, followed by a certificate of completion.

Along the way, the cadets will undergo physical training, do mock traffic stops and DUI enforcement, and take part in investigative scenarios, CPR / First Aide training and certification.

They’ll also learn basic defensive tactics, go on field trips, and hear guest speakers from other law enforcement agencies.

For more information, call Officer Gordon West at 209.599.2102.