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Youth Police Academy Enrollment Open for Summer 2026

The 25th Youth Police Academy is scheduled for July 13 – 30, 2026, (Monday – Thursday) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This free, fun, and interactive program offers youth going into grades 6th-8th, an up-close view of the skills and necessary training needed for law enforcement officials.

Mt. Pleasant Police Officers conduct the program in the manner of a real police academy with values such as teamwork, integrity, compassion, and discipline being stressed. Cadets are required to participate in physical training and complete the same agility tests given to recruits during a standard police academy.

In addition to physical training, the daily curriculum includes hands-on learning, field trips and demonstrations by specialized units such as the Emergency Services Team, K-9 and DNR. Classroom topics encompass crime scene investigations, traffic stops, marine patrol activities, firearms safety, first aid and CPR, and much more.

Applications are now available at Mt. Pleasant Public Schools and the Division of Public Safety, 804 E. High Street, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The application deadline is June 5, 2026.

Nomination Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available

Nomination petitions for the office of City Commissioner are available at the Clerk’s office at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Completed nomination petitions may be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, March 23, 2026. The deadline to file is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Petitions must have no less than 50 and no more than 80 signatures.

One (1) Partial City Commission seat is available for the term running from August 4, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The term of appointed Commissioner Hanna Demerath expires August 4, 2026.

The city election will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.