The Statesboro Police Department will soon begin its next Citizens Police Academy. Applications for the academy are now being accepted and are available at the Statesboro Police Department located at 25 West Grady Street. You can also find the application online. Download a PDF copy here.
The deadline to turn in a completed application is September 20, 2022.
This year’s Citizens Police Academy is a 6-week long program consisting of one class a week on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. It will begin on September 28.
The classes cover topics such as patrol, traffic enforcement, investigation, and special operations. The presentations are slideshow/lecture style and will be given by officers and detectives of the Statesboro Police Department.
There will also be multiple opportunities for hands-on learning through equipment demonstrations, practical scenarios, and ride-alongs with patrol officers.
The Citizens Police Academy is free to the public. Seats are limited and will be filled on a first come-first serve basis. SPD encourages all applicants to be able to commit to the full 6 weeks to get the most out of the program.
Requirements:
- Criminal history check
- Minimum age of 18 years old
Citizens can direct any questions about the Citizens Police Academy to Community Information Specialist Sara Sutton at [email protected] or 912-764-9911.
