Each student must complete a Citizen Police Academy application and needs to be at least 18 years of age. Students must also submit to a criminal background check and cannot have any felony convictions. In addition to class attendance, students should schedule at least a two hour ride along with a patrol officer anytime during the course of the Academy. Academy Instructors Academy instructors are comprised of personnel from the North Fond du Lac Police Department and other agencies in Fond du Lac County. At times, guest speakers are selected to serve as instructors.
All instructors are responsible for preparing lesson plans for their topics.
The next Academy session will begin October 9, 2001. Applications are now being accepted. Applications are available through Officer Lehto and can be picked up at 16 Garfield Street.