Citizen's Police Academy

Have you ever wanted to feel what it's like to be a police officer?

If you're an Arvada resident, you have the opportunity to learn about a police officer's job by attending the department's Citizen Police Academy (CPA).

The classes meet on 10 consecutive Wednesdays in either a classroom setting or the field to provide attendees with some insight into many aspects of police work. One of the primary goals of the academy is to educate citizens on community problem solving, availability of police resources, law enforcement tools and community programs.

CPA instructors are police personnel who lecture, teach and allow hands-on participation in such areas as: high-risk vehicle stops, crime scene investigation, building searches and officer survival. Other topics covered include: internal affairs, media relations, preserving evidence, SWAT and dispatch. One of the most exciting aspects of the CPA is an optional ride-along with a police officer.

Two academy classes (spring and fall) are held each year.

FALL, 2011 Academy is already full.

Keep watch for dates of Spring Academy

Apply to the Citizen's Police Academy

To ensure acceptance in the Arvada Police Citizen Police Academy, Please complete the following application and registration process:

Step 1) Application - Please fill out the online Citizen's Police Academy application form that follows. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are required to submit the form.

Step 2) Letter of Acceptance - Once your application has been processed and accepted, you will then be sent a Letter of Acceptance. This letter will provide you with the beginning date, time and location of the first class.

Step 3) Participant's Permit/Promise to Release - Along with the letter of acceptance, you will receive the "Participant's Permit/Promise to Release" form. You will need to thoroughly read this form then date and sign the bottom. Once you have completed this, please remember to bring this form with you to the first night of the class.