05/05/2026
Know a student that lives in Southlake that would like to attend? Now accepting applications for the Youth Academy!!
Now Accepting Applications: 2026 Summer Youth Academy!
The Southlake Police and Fire Departments are excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Summer Youth Academy!
When: June 15 – June 18, 2026
This hands-on experience gives students a behind-the-scenes look at public safety in Southlake.
Who Can Apply:
• Must be a Southlake resident or attend a Southlake school
• Currently finishing 7th–9th grade
What to Expect:
• See live demonstrations from K9, drone, and SWAT teams
• Participate in a mock crime scene with detectives
• Train alongside firefighters with simulated fire scenarios
• Navigate confined spaces and take part in search & rescue missions
• Learn hands-only CPR and basic first aid
It is free to apply and attend, however, space is limited!
How to Apply:
Email [email protected] with the following:
• Youth’s Name
• Youth’s School
Additional details, including the full agenda and location, will be provided upon registration.
This is a great opportunity for students to learn, engage, and experience what it takes to serve their community. We look forward to seeing this year’s class!
12/17/2025
🐉🎄🐉🎄🐉🎄🐉🎄🐉🎄🐉🎄🐉Carroll Elementary did their annual caroling ~ such a great tradition with Officer Knott
10/20/2025
Officer Scott is more than just the SRO At Old Union Elementary. Officer Scott is the official recess story teller. 📕 📖
08/29/2025
We love our schools, parents and students!
07/11/2025
This week Southlake SRO’s attended the NASRO conference at the Ga***rd Texas. This valuable conference gave them all extra tools and tips that willl help them to continue to keep Southlake Schools and Florence Elementary safe.
06/13/2025
Youth Academy 2025 is complete! If you know a 7th grader - 10th grader interested in public safety that attends CISD - this academy happens every June.
06/12/2025
Southlake youth police and fire academy has been a blast! Thanks to all the kids who spent 4 days with us!
06/26/2024
Many of the Southlake SRO are attending Texas School Safety conference in San Antonio. Several topics are being discussed including Sextortion. Please talk to your teen about the dangers of talking with strangers online and never send nudes!
06/18/2024
Day 4 ~ the last day of academy included many educations and hands-on activities.
Janel & Brandon Rodriguez shared their personal story about their son Noah's fentanyl poisoning in 2022. Thank you for taking time and educating our youth and parents
06/14/2024
This week’s Hometown Heroes are Southlake SRO Officers Brett Roberson and Corey Rattan. They both received the distinguished Heart of Service Award from the Southlake Kiwanis for their commitment to protecting and serving the children of Southlake! Carroll ISD