Citizen's Police Academy
The Citizen's Police Academy is an adult education program
introduced in the U.S. by the Orlando Police Department in
1985. Due to its popularity the concept quickly spread
throughout the country and the Tulsa Police Department implemented
the Citizen's Police Academy program a short time later.
The course is designed to introduce citizens to the various
operations, protocols and procedures of the Tulsa Police
Department. Relevant topics such as, use of force, firearms
training, pursuit driving and criminal and narcotic investigations
are part of the curriculum. It is taught by veteran TPD
officers who will discuss the challenges of policing a large,
diverse, urban center. It is an opportunity for citizens to
interact with police officers in an educational environment to
foster the understanding and mutual respect that is necessary to
build a safer community for all.
The course is free of charge to citizens who live, work or attends
school in Tulsa. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to
9:00 PM and is 13 weeks in duration. Some of the classes
feature hands on learning but the course is not physically
taxing. Due to the sensitive nature of portions of the
curriculum a criminal background check is part of application
process. There is no law enforcement authority or law
enforcement credentials conveyed to any citizen who completes the
program. It is adult education designed not only to teach but
to make the process fun and interesting.
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