CARBONDALE – The Carbondale Police Department is taking applications for the Citizens Police Academy.
The purpose of the Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) is to develop positive relations, and a better understanding and communication between the police and the community through education. The goal is to create a growing nucleus of responsible, well-informed citizens, who have the potential of influencing public opinions about police practices and services. Citizens will gain an appreciation of the problems and challenges facing law enforcement and have an opportunity to offer comments and ideas regarding solutions. The citizens will also have an opportunity to voice their concerns directly to the police.
Fall 2024 Basic CPA Schedule Wednesday (bi-weekly) 6 to 9 p.m.
Class#1: September 25th
Class #2: October 9th
Class #3: October 23rd
Class #4: November 6th
Class #5: November 20th
Anyone is welcome to apply for the free academy. Every applicant will undergo a background check. Our goal is to increase the knowledge of each student on “who, what, when, why and how” the Carbondale Police Department operates.
Click here for more information about the academy or to complete a secure on-line form.
Applications can also be picked up in person at the Carbondale Police Department located at 501 South Washington Street.
Anyone with questions about the academy can also contact Randy Mathis at 457-3200 ext. 402 or at rmathis@explorecarbondale.com. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23.
The Citizens Police Academy is not a part of the hiring process for the position of Police Officer with the City of Carbondale.
