The Citizens Police Academy is an 10-week program, offered once a year and is designed to present an overview of law enforcement and the job of a police officer.

The classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM until 9 PM at the Village Hall 500 N. Gary Avenue in the lower-level Daniel Stafiej Training Room.

Topics include crime scene investigation, juvenile laws, gang and drug enforcement, accident investigation, DUI enforcement, traffic stops, SWAT, community policing and other relative topics.

CPA Program Dates:                                                         

February 19, 2026 thru April 23, 2026

To register click the link below 

https://forms.carolstream.org/Forms/CPAAppWaiv