Citizen Police Academy

The Police Department has found that education has been most effective in gaining understanding and support from the community. The Citizen Police Academy offers citizens insights into how police officers perform their duties and how the department serves the community.

Citizen Police Academy Class of 2006

Mission of the Academy

The purpose of the Citizen Police Academy is to foster better communication between citizens and police through education. The Academy will create a nucleus of well-informed citizens who possess greater insight into police practices and services.

Graduates of the Academy can share their knowledge and experiences with the community as the opportunity arises. Everyone benefits from enhancing citizen understanding of the role and function of their police department.

Course Description

Instruction consists of one 3-hour class held each week for a duration of nine weeks. This instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of Police service each week. Certified police officers, supervisors, and civilian instructors with particular expertise will conduct each topic. Classes are limited to 24 citizen attendees. All classes are free.

Course Curriculum

Who may attend the Academy?

Any interested citizen who resides or works in Plymouth Township is encouraged to attend. Citizens involved with the Plymouth community in some way, such as youth involvement, neighborhood watch, and neighborhood groups are very important to the Academy. Citizens must be 18 years of age or older with no prior felony convictions.

When is the Academy?

The Academy is held once a year.  The next Citizen’s Police Academy begins Fall 2007.  Classes will be one night a week from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. for ten weeks.

How do I apply to the Academy?

The Citizen's Police Academy Application is available from the Forms and Permits page of this website.  Please print and complete the form and send it to the address at the bottom of the application.