Citizen Police Academy

The Academy is designed to teach citizens about the philosophy, policies, and guiding principles of law enforcement and ethical conduct governing police services in our community.

Students will receive classroom instruction by personnel from many police department divisions which may include presentations and demonstrations from Homicide, Crime Lab, Narcotics, K-9, and SWAT.

Once training is completed, students are given the opportunity to complete a ride-along. This ride-along is usually an eye-opening experience for many students as they get to see the real day-to-day activities of the police department.

The Citizen Police Academy is a volunteer, non paid community class designed to learn about the police department.

For any questions, please contact [email protected].

Student Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants can not have any felony convictions.
• Applicants can not have any misdemeanor or D.W.I. arrests within the last three years prior to application date.
• Applicants must pass a background check conducted by the Albuquerque Police Department.
• Priority given to a resident of Albuquerque Metro area.

Apply Today

Apply online for the next Citizen Police Academy.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the Citizen Police Academy, participants attend a graduation ceremony and are awarded a certificate bearing a replica of the Citizen Police Academy patch.

Graduates may also elect to participate in the Albuquerque Police Department Volunteers Services Program.

Next Session

March 2025