Registration for the 2026 Youth Public Safety Academy is now open. The YPSA is open to children ages 8 to 12 living in any of the Middlesex County’s 54 cities and towns. Individuals ages 13 to 15 may register as a Counselor in Training. The YPSA takes place at the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Training Academy in Chelmsford and consists of five, one-week sessions where youngsters engage in hands-on activities with a focus on public safety lessons, teamwork, and leadership. Registration closes on Monday, June 15th. Bus transportation is available for Newton residents during the week of July 20 through the 24th.

Here is more from Middlesex County Sheriff, Peter Koutoujian.