Teen Police Academy returns to SeaTac City Hall week of July 14-18

The SeaTac and Burien Police Departments – in partnership with the King County Sheriff’s Office – are once again offering local teens a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement through the Teen Police Academy, a free one-week summer program designed to educate youth on the responsibilities, challenges, and skills required to work in public safety.

The academy will run July 14–18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily at SeaTac City Hall, located at 4800 S. 188th Street. The program is open to teens ages 14 to 17 who live in or attend school in SeaTac or Burien.

Dates and Location

• WHEN: July 14–18, 2025, daily from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 
• WHERE: SeaTac City Hall (4800 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA)

Learning Topics

Participants will learn about:

• Patrol procedures
• Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
• K9 unit
• 911 operations
• and much more!

Participants must bring their own lunch. Transportation is provided for all field trips.

How to Apply

Download and complete an application here.

Application needs to be emailed, mailed, or dropped off by June 30, 2025 at either the SeaTac or Burien Police Departments to the corresponding community service officer listed on the application.

Participant Qualifications Include:

• 14-17 years of age and lives in or attends a school in Burien or SeaTac.
• No criminal history.
• In good standing with school and the community.
• Must attend all five days.
• Must have own transportation to and from SeaTac City Hall.

Questions?

Please contact Burien Police Department Community Service Officer Michiko Wilson at michiko.wilson@kingcounty.gov.