The Glendale Police Department is excited to offer a 12-week free program designed for citizens of Glendale and members of the business community. The Citizen Police Academy program allows participants to become involved with the Glendale Police Department and gain an inside perspective of the different roles and responsibilities of both our sworn officers and non-sworn employees. Throughout the 12-week program, participants will meet and get to know the men and women of the Glendale Police Department, discuss how they make our community safe, and partake in hands-on experiences with the tools and equipment they use.

We are currently accepting applications for our February Class!   The application deadline to enroll in the February class is December 1, 2022!

Citizen Police Academy – Spring 2023

• The next class is scheduled to begin February 2023.
• Space is Limited
• Classes are held Wednesday evenings, occasional Tuesday evenings, and one Saturday class

Program Curriculum Includes:

• Crime Scene Investigation
• D.U.I. Recognition
• K-9’s
• EOD (Bomb Squad)
• Assertive Driving – Take a spin in one of our Squad cars on our driving track!
• Firearms training
• Investigations – Fugitive Apprehension, Gangs, Homicide
• Detention Operations and Tour
• Communications Operations (9-1-1 center) and Tour
• Community Action Teams
• And more…

Program Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to attend a 12-week program
• Complete the Application Process

Application Process:

• Participants must complete and submit the Citizens Police Academy Application –Click Here
• Participants must be fingerprinted – please bring your application and a valid Photo I.D.
  • To schedule your fingerprint appointment, please call (623) 930-2571.
    (Please mention that you are calling for the Citizens Police Academy)
• Participants must pass a basic background.