Citizen's Police Academy Kicks Off Spring Classes

When the police academy started, entrance was simple. If you needed a job and knew a local chief, he'd say, Today prospective officers endure a 10- or 12-week course, hours of on-the-job training and reports and testing.

The Citizen's Police Academy allows residents to get a small taste of that process, learning about, , and more. You can even go on a ride-along with an officer.

The next session for Citizen's Police Academy kicks off April 19 and classes are open for signup now.

Classes take place at the , 7300 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., April 19 through May 31. There is also one optional Saturday morning class for a firearms training where residents will have the opportunity to try their hand at learning how officers use force and the quick decision process of deciding when and where to shoot.

You can find a full class schedule to the right as a PDF.

Enrollment is happening now and space is limited. There is no fee to participate, and the minimum age is 21.

If you’d like to sign up, or need more info, please contact:

Officer Eric Miller
Bayside Police Department
9075 N. Regent Rd.
Bayside, WI. 53217
414-351-8800

Officer John Adamaitis
Fox Point Police Department
7300 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Fox Point, WI 53217
414-351-8911

Sergeant Michael Gaynor
River Hills Police Department
7650 Pheasant La.
River Hills, WI 53217
414-247-2302