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11/9/22
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Community Police Academy. The 10-week academy is sponsored by the Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty police departments, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety. The goal is to promote understanding of what law enforcement does, build better community relationships, and provide an overview for people who may be interested in police work as a career.
The Community Police Academy will meet Mondays from 6-9 p.m., at the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communication Center, 4529 Melrose Ave., Iowa City. The academy begins January 23rd and will conclude April 3rd.
The academy will include department tours and ride-alongs, defensive tactics, evidence collection, drug investigation, and many other areas of law enforcement and operations.
Class size is limited. Register early to reserve your spot. Applicants must be at least 16-years-old by the start of the session. A $10 fee is required to cover the costs of materials and supplies.
Applications are due to any of the agencies listed below by 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9th.
An application form and brochure are available at www.icgov.org/cpacademy or in-person at:
University of Iowa Department of Public Safety, 200 S. Capitol St., Iowa City
Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Coralville Police Department 1503 5th St., Coralville
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, 511 S. Capitol St., Iowa City
North Liberty Police Department, 5 E. Cherry St., North Liberty
For more information, visit www.icgov.org/citizenspoliceacademy.