2024 NDHP Youth Academy Survey

The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) Youth Academy is a three-day residential learning experience for young adults ages 16-19. The academy will be held at the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) in Bismarck from Tuesday, July 30 – Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

Students will be instructed by NDHP troopers in firearms safety, crash investigation, traffic enforcement, hand to hand defensive tactics, criminal law, K-9 handling, and defensive driving. Students will earn CPR certification and insurance premium reduction.

This hands-on program will allow participants to learn basic duties of a North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper and gain an understanding of the values and commitment of NDHP troopers.

On-site lodging will be available, but is not mandatory, at the LETA Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There is no charge to participate in the Youth Academy.

Applications accepted through May 15, 2024, and is limited to 16 North Dakota students.

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* 1. Name (first, middle initial, last)

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* 2. Date of Birth

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* 3. Gender

Female

Male

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* 4. Please complete the following information.

Parent/Guardian Name: First, Last *

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Your Parent/Guardian Email Address

Your Email Address *

Your Phone Number *

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* 5. Driving Information

N.D. Driver's License, Permit or ID Card Number

Date of Issue

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* 6. Please complete the following information.

What school did you most recently attend?

School Address

City/Town

School Phone Number

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* 7. Please indicate your t-shirt size.

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

XX-Large

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* 8. Please indicate your gym shorts size.

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

XX-Large

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* 9. Please list a Personal Reference (non family member)

Name

How long have you known this person?

Address

City/Town

State/Province

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 10. Emergency Contact

Name

Address

City/Town

Phone Number

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* 11. Please write an essay not to exceed 750 words as to why you want to attend the NDHP Youth Academy and how practical knowledge of law enforcement may impact your future career.

Applications will be accepted through May 20, 2024. However all completed applications (this survey) will be reviewed by the selection committee beginning March 31, 2024, in the order received. Class size is limited to 16.

The students selected will be notified and given an enrollment package which must be completed and submitted within 20 days.

For questions, contact Trooper Mike Wald, 701-580-0806, mrwald@nd.gov or Sgt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse, 701-712-1621, jclawson@nd.gov