Citizens Police Academy

 

The Chandler Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is a free program designed for citizens of Chandler and members of the business community that provides an inside look at their Police Department and law enforcement operations.  The Citizens Police Academy is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the operations and resources of the Chandler Police Department.  Participants will interact with police executives, veteran officers and civilian employees during the academy.  The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to provide a greater awareness and understanding of law enforcement’s role in our community.

The Citizens Police Academy is NOT the police recruit academy. 

Please visit the careers section or the City of Chandler Human Resources Division if you are interested in applying to be a police recruit.

Course curriculum may include: 

  • An overview of the PD
  • Gangs
  • Drugs
  • Robbery/Homicide
  • Sex Crimes
  • Forensics
  • D.U.I.
  • Traffic Laws
  • Tactical Operations – SWAT
  • K-9 Unit
  • Firearms Unit
  • Police Communications – Dispatch
  • Human Sex Trafficking
  • School Violence
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Eligibility Requirements:

Potential candidates for the Citizens Police Academy must meet the following criteria:

  • 18 years of age at the time of application
  • Reside in or work in the City of Chandler
  • Attend a school or be an applicant in the City of  Chandler
  • No prior felony arrests
  • No misdemeanor arrests within five years of the application
  • Each candidate will have a background check conducted by the police department

The Chandler Police Department reserves the right to deny applications and acceptance to any applicant.

Graduation Standards:

  • No more than two (2) absences
  • One 5 hour ride-along with a Chandler Police Officer or
  • One 4 hour shift observing in Dispatch
  • Adhere to the informational goals established for the academy
 
WHEN ARE THE CLASSES OFFERED?
 
The Department offers two 13 week academies per year with 25 people in each Citizens Police Academy class. 
  • The spring 2021 class is now Canceled due to COVID-19. 
  • The next class is tentatively set for the fall of 2021, however, the dates and registration are TBD due to COVID-19.
  • In the summer of 2021, we will update this page and let you know if we will be moving forward with our fall 2021 class.  Please check back after July 1st, 2021 for more details on this.
 
Location:  All classes are meet at the Main Station 250 E. Chicago St.
Days:          Wednesday nights 
Times:        6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
 
 
Please contact Crime Prevention Specialist Blanca Quezada at (480) 782-4960 or email her at blanca.quezada@chandleraz.gov for questions.