The Citizen Academy is a five-week, eleven session program open to adult members of our community who are interested in learning about the Anacortes Police Department and police work in general. The classes take place on weekday evenings at the police station.
Stay tuned for our upcoming Academy dates.
Academy Format
The Academy is taught in lecture format with several chances for "hands on" learning. This includes a session of mock scenes in which the participants have the opportunity to apply what they have learned and to play the role of Police Officer in some staged events.
Each class is taught by an officer or instructor who has in-depth knowledge on the subject matter. This also allows attendees to meet a number of the officers within the Anacortes Police Department as well as other experts from local and surrounding agencies.
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2023 APD Citizen Academy Application