Participation in the Academy requires a commitment of one evening per week for approximately 12 weeks. Each class lasts an average of 3 hours. The Community Police Academy is a course intended for community members who wish to learn more about policing in Seattle. There are no special eligibility requirements for taking the course. Ideally, each session will include a broad range of individuals from the community.
Instructors are officers and personnel from the department who are experts in their field.
Academy members are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics of interest with the Academy instructors. How to Apply Complete and return the Community Police Academy application. You will be notified of your session dates and times. There is no fee. View the Community Police Academy application.