The Coralville Police Department, in cooperation with the Iowa City Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff's Department, and the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety offers a Citizens Police Academy for members of the community. The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to promote a better relationship between police officers and citizens. The Citizens Police Academy is a twelve-week program, which meets one night per week.
Participants also ride along with officers on patrol.
We have found the Citizens Police Academy to be especially effective in enhancing communication between officers and citizens. At the conclusion of the program, citizens have a better understanding of the demands placed upon their police officers, while at the same time officers gain valuable insight and feedback from the citizens they serve. One Citizens Police Academy is held each year, usually starting around February 1. Info Emergency 911 Police Dept.