Citizens Police Academy
LTPD’s Citizens Police Academy is designed to provide citizens a behind-the-scenes look into police work and improve partnerships between the police and the community in a fun, educational class setting.
More information coming soon on the 2025 session! Watch for details on our social media, e-Timberlines email newsletter, and the Timberlines magazine.
As a participant in the Citizens Police Academy, you will:
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- Get to know your police officers
- Drive a patrol car
- Search a building for “bad guys”
- Investigate a mock crime scene
- Try on SWAT gear
- Watch a K-9 demonstration
- Practice roadside maneuvers
- De-escalate a crisis situation
- Conduct a mock traffic stop
- And much more!
Applicants will not be allowed to participate unless a release of liability has been signed and turned in prior to the start of the Academy.
If you have questions, please email Officer Kris Larson or Officer Kyle Goudy at [email protected].