Essay

Letter of Recommendation

Applicants will need to arrange a letter of recommendation on their behalf, describing why they would be a positive addition to the Academy.

Letters should be from a school official (i.e. teacher, counselor, or administrator), a coach, or non-family adult that knows the applicant well. 

As the parent or legal guardian of above named participant, I give my permission for him/her to attend the 2024 Youth Police & Fire Leadership Academy from July 15, 2024. I grant permission for my child to participate in all activities scheduled. Event sponsors and volunteers are authorized to obtain whatever medical attention is required in the event of an injury to this child. I have listed all pertinent medical information relating to this child. I understand that applications are subject to a criminal history check along with a CLEMIS (a county wide computer check of police contacts). The purpose of this background check is to ensure the topics taught in this course will not be used for future criminal activity. The City of Novi, Novi Police & Fire Departments, Novi Community School District, Walled Lake School District, Northville Public Schools, South Lyon Schools, Catholic Central, Mercy, its board members, officers, directors, agents, volunteers, employees and sponsors, either voluntary or employed, assume no responsibility whatever for any injury suffered to this child in the course of the event. I hereby release, exonerate and discharge the aforementioned parties, its board members, officers, directors, agents, volunteers, employees and sponsors, either voluntary or employed, from any and all liability, actions, of causes of action for any injuries suffered by this child while participating in this event.