Citizens Police Academy

The Kent Police Department will be launching its second Citizens Police Academy this spring. The Citizens Police Academy offers an opportunity for members of the Kent area to see first hand what police officers do and experience. In addition, the Citizens Police Academy offers attendees an opportunity to make a unique connection with the Kent Police Department and its members.

The Citizens Police Academy will involve eleven weekly classes. The first class will be held on Thursday February 2, 2012. Subsequent classes will be held each Thursday, and the graduation will be on April 19, 2012. Each four hour class will be held at the Kent Police Department. Attendees will learn about criminal law, case law, court processes, parking and traffic enforcement, drunk and drugged driving enforcement, criminal investigations, use of force, crime prevention, and specialized police functions. Attendees will also be afforded to experience officer "Ride-alongs" and police equipment. This is a rare opportunity for area residents to see the difference between television and the reality of police work.

Applications, selection criteria, and further information may be downloaded below. Further inquiries may be directed to Lt. Canfield at 330.673.3221.

If you are interested in applying to the Citizens Police Academy, download these files, fill them out and return to the Kent Police Department. You must have Adobe® Reader to view these files.

• Admission Standards
• Criteria
• General Information Release
• Liability Release
• Application