The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is an instructional program designed to provide the Cincinnati citizen with an understanding of the science and art of policing. The comprehensive program is designed to provide information on the law enforcement industry and its government principles.

The CPA will expose citizens to a number of current law enforcement issues and the latest Cincinnati Police Department procedures. It is not our intention to train citizens to take police action or perform law enforcement duties, but to provide them with an overview of the training received and functions performed by our officers. Training is provided by Cincinnati Police Officers who have experience in the related subject areas.

The CPA is offered in the evening over an eight consecutive week period, with classes once per week. Classes begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 9:00 p.m.

2009 Citizen's Police Academy Schedule:

• January 21-March 11, 2009
• April 8-May 27, 2009
• September 9-Ocotber 28, 2009

The interaction that takes place during the Citizens Police Academy benefits both the citizens of the Cincinnati community and the Cincinnati Police Department.

For more information or an application, call (513) 357-7554.  An application in  Adobe PDF format for the Citizen's Police Academy can be downloaded here.

Citizens Police Academy Application

Please send completed applications to:

ATTN: CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY
Cincinnati Police Academy
Spinney Field Complex
800 Evans Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45204