Community Police Academy Begins

Next date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

The Culver City Police Department Community Police Academy is a program designed to educate residents and local citizens on the various aspects of law enforcement. It is for those interested in learning more about how the Culver City Police Department functions and operates. There are many misconceptions about police duties, and the Academy will allow community members to take an in-depth look at their Police Department.

The goal of the program is to open the lines of communication and encourage interaction between our police officers and the community. Graduates of the Academy will acquire a solid foundation of public safety information to share with others in the community.

The Community Police Academy is not intended to train the participants to be police officers, but rather it is designed for those interested in a deeper understanding of the various challenges and decisions that a Culver City Police Officer deals with on a daily basis. The Academy requires a 10-week commitment, as the sessions will meet Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30PM. The academy runs twice a year during the months of February-April (Spring) and September-November (Fall). This includes the opportunity to attend a patrol ride-along. The course curriculum will include the Criminal Justice System, Development of a Police Officer, Tactical Options, Traffic Enforcement, Youth Services, Prevention and Assistance, Special Responses, Investigations, Community Preparedness, RIPA, and Military Equipment.

Persons selected to attend the Citizens Academy will be notified by mail and/or phone at least two weeks prior to the beginning of classes. The selection process requires a limited background check due to security concerns and the sensitive nature of some of the material. All applications will be retained and considered for future classes.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 Academy and are accepted by mail (attention: Lieutenant Robertson), email, and online!