The Citizen's Police Academy is a nine week program designed to give participants a working knowledge of the Springdale Police department. It consists of a series of classes and discussions held once a week from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The class size is limited to approximately 20 students. There is no cost to enroll and attend the academy.

The program will provide information to the citizens who attend, so they may make informed judgments about the Springdale Police Department, other Law Enforcement Agencies, and police activity.  Understanding can dispel suspicions and misconceptions, and increase police/community rapport through this educational process.   The Police Department, in turn, becomes more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community through input from the students. This will help to establish open lines of communication and cooperation in our shared goal of achieving the best police service for the citizens of Springdale.  It is our hope that the CPA graduates will become partners with us in identifying problems and solutions to the crime issues that are affecting our community.

Students will be instructed in the areas of:

Overview of the Police Department and Municipal Government

Domestic Violence, Current Issues, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure

Patrol Tactics/Speed Measuring Devices/Traffic Enforcement

OVI/Crash Report and Investigation

Use of Force/Less Lethal

Use of Force Practical Scenarios

Criminal and Narcotics Investigations

Crime Scene Investigation

All students considered for the Springdale Citizen’s Police Academy must sign a waiver of liability prior to attending the academy.

Links to Additional Information:

See the Springdale Police Academy Curriculum.

Download the Springdale Police Academy Application.