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Dallas Citizen's Police Academy



What is a Citizen's Police Academy?
The Dallas Citizen’s Police Academy meets once a week for 8 weeks at the Dallas Police Academy.  Classes consist of an overview of the Dallas Police Department, patrol functions, a tour of the Communications Division, demonstration and ride on the vehicle training course, internal affairs, family violence, DWI enforcement procedures, explanation of the use of deadly force, pursuit policies, crime prevention, personal safety and investigation techniques

Purpose

The Citizen’s Police Academy shows how the Dallas Police Department operates.  We hope a better understanding of how your police department works will improve the relationship between citizens and our officers.


Who May Attend?

You must be at least 21 years of age and live or work in the City of Dallas.  Those selected to attend are expected to participate in at least 70% of the sessions.

 

Contact Information

Complete and mail or fax to the address/fax number below.


ATTN:  SGT ELLIOTT W. FORGE
DALLAS POLICE ACADEMY

1400 SOUTH LAMAR
DALLAS
TX 75215

PHONE:  214.671.4161

FAX:  214.671.4612
DPDCrimePrevention@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us


Alumni Association

Graduates of the Citizen’s Police Academy formed an Alumni Association, which is open to all past and future graduates.

The alumni continue to work with the Dallas Police Department and citizens to enhance community relations.