Connecting At-Risk Youth and Law Enforcement

TAPS Academy is an 11-week program primarily designed for at-risk youth where students partner with mentor officers to discuss issues including bullying, anger management, avoidance of gang life, drug usage and conflict management, as well as other youth and law enforcement-focused topics.
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Connecting At-Risk Youth and Law Enforcement

TAPS Academy is an 11-week program primarily designed for at-risk youth where students partner with mentor officers to discuss issues including bullying, anger management, avoidance of gang life, drug usage and conflict management, as well as other youth and law enforcement-focused topics.
Learn More
Connecting At-Risk Youth and Law Enforcement

TAPS Academy is an 11-week program primarily designed for at-risk youth where students partner with mentor officers to discuss issues including bullying, anger management, avoidance of gang life, drug usage and conflict management, as well as other youth and law enforcement-focused topics.
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Empowering At-Risk Youth

TAPS Academy is a program primarily designed for at-risk youth and police officer mentors.

Engaging Law Enforcement

Social distance between at-risk youth and law enforcement has risen over the past few decades.

Enhancing Communities

TAPS Academy students are given the tools to become better citizens in their communities.

TAPS Academy Partners

Ensuring great partners for this growing program is of the utmost importance for our success.

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Events

TAPS Academy of El Paso was recognized by the Texas Legislature in May 2015

Improving Student and Police Interaction on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Beechnut Academy Graduation Dec. 16

Houston Police Department Cadets at TAPS

Houston Police Department Cadets engage in dialogue with TAPS students at BBRC December 17th ..

Lee High School (Boys) Graduation on Dec. 9

TAPS TALK And Photos

Latest TAPS Talk

TAPS Training with the St. Martin Police in St. Philipsburg

On August 14, Dr. Penn, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of TAPS Academy, conducted training in St. Philipsburg, St. Martin to a host of command staff, police officers and community partners. During the training, Dr. Penn provided blocks of instruction on Im ..

Actor David Rowen Creates Project for TAPS Academy

In an effort to help bridge the gap between youth and law enforcement, actor and musician David Rowen, is stepping up to address these social issues through his YouTube series, DavidRowen/Creative, by creating and producing a music video of the medley, "Joyful, Joyful," ..






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Connecting At-Risk Youth and Law Enforcement

Connecting At-Risk Youth and Law Enforcement

Connecting At-Risk Youth and Law Enforcement

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