Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a law enforcement officer? Maybe you have wanted to get some additional information about public safety in our community. If so, then the city of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety Citizens Police Academy may be for you. This voluntary 12-week academy opens to applications twice a year and meets Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. For information on this and future academies, email jarchambault@lasvegasnevada.gov.
The academy is designed to build better relations between citizens and the police department that serves them. This is a free, voluntary experience that is open to the public, and not an offer of employment. Applicants must live or work in the city of Las Vegas, be at least 18 years old, and have no felony convictions.
The city's Department of Public Safety provides the public with law enforcement services at city parks and facilities, operates the city's detention center and provides animal protection services all within the city of Las Vegas. Classroom topics will include patrol operations, arrests, search and seizure, bike patrol, motorcycle patrol, case law, use of force, custody operations, animal protection, processing calls for service and more. The academy also includes demonstrations and tours in areas like the city of Las Vegas Detention Center and the Fremont Street Substation.
Upon graduation, participants have the opportunity to join the Las Vegas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (C.P.A.A.A.). This association meets on the third Thursday of each month and features guest speakers from various law enforcement and legal agencies. Additionally, the association organizes special tours throughout the year. Members receive a newsletter that keeps them informed about law enforcement events throughout the year.