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Middlesex County Sheriff's Office Opens Registration for Youth Public Safety Academy

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Youth Public Safety Academy, offering a week-long program for children aged 8-12 in Middlesex County.

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office has opened registration for its 2026 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA), a week-long program designed for children aged 8-12 residing in any of Middlesex County's 54 cities and towns. The program aims to provide young participants with hands-on experiences alongside public safety professionals, fostering teamwork, leadership, and an understanding of public safety operations. Registration commenced on June 1, 2026, at 9 a.m., with the program scheduled to run from July 20 to July 24, 2026, in Watertown. Individuals aged 13-15 have the opportunity to register as Counselors in Training. The program is hosted at the Middlesex Sheriff's Office Training Academy in Chelmsford and consists of five one-week sessions, each focusing on public safety lessons, teamwork, and leadership. The registration fee is $125 per child for each week, which includes transportation to and from designated bus stops, daily breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a graduation ceremony each Friday. Bus stops for the Watertown session are provided, and participants are not required to reside in communities with a designated bus stop. The program is open to children from all 54 cities and towns in Middlesex County. Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian expressed enthusiasm for the program, stating, "I am so excited to once again offer this exceptional and low-cost summer program. Generations of Middlesex County youth have enjoyed the opportunity to learn directly from the public safety professionals that serve their communities every day." The Youth Public Safety Academy offers a unique opportunity for young residents to engage with public safety professionals, learn about community safety, and develop valuable life skills. Parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to register early, as spaces are limited. For more information and to register, visit the Middlesex Sheriff's Office website or contact their office directly.

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Sources

Registration Open For Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy | Watertown News — watertownmanews.com
"Registration Open For Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy" — Fig City News
"Registration Open For Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy" — Middlesex Sheriff's Office