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Atlanta Police Department – Citizen's Police Academy

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The purpose of the Citizen's Police Academy is to educate the citizens of Atlanta about the operations of their police department while obtaining valuable feedback to enhance police and community relations. The curriculum may include tours of the 911 center, zone ride-alongs, disciplinary process, criminal procedure, crime scene investigation and use of force.

 

The Citizen's Police Academy is an eight-week program in with cohorts in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.  There is a graduation ceremony at the end of the program.

 

The Academy will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, April 29 – June 17, 2025. 


 

The application includes a questionnaire and a criminal history check. Download the application at Citizen’s Police Academy.

 

Hand deliver, email or mail the completed application to:

Atlanta Police Department
Community Services Division
Attn.: Elizabeth Espy
226 Peachtree St. SW Atlanta, GA 30303

The deadline to submit applications is April 14, 2025.  

 

Registration requirements:
 

  • Must be 21 Years old or Older
  • Must be a Resident or work in the Atlanta City Limits
  • No felony Convictions
  • No misdemeanor convictions within one year of application submission
  • Must be available to attend ALL 8 classes. 

 

For more information, contact Elizabeth Espy, Director of Community Engagement and Events, at 404-546-2541 or email her for an application enespy@atlantaga.gov.