Citizens Police Academy

The 2023 Citizen’s Police Academy will be held on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., September 7th, 2023 to November 16, 2023. The class is now full and we are no longer accepting applications.

The academy is designed to provide the Greeley Community with an overview of the department’s operations and increase the understanding and cooperation between the community and officers.

The academy is limited to 20 participants. You must be at least 18 years of age and be a member of the Greeley community either as a resident, employer, or property owner. A background check will be completed on applicants prior to acceptance.

The academy is designed to provide the Greeley community with an overview of the department’s operations and to increase the level of understanding and cooperation between the community and officers. A number of topics will be presented to include the following:

  • Patrol Operations
  • SWAT / Bomb
  • Drug Task Force
  • Investigations
  • K9/ Crisis-Negotiations
  • Police Records/Dispatch
  • Officer Training Practical’s
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • Gang Unit
  • School Resource Officer
  • SET- Special  Enforcement Team
  • Victim Advocates

Classes will be held at the Greeley Police Department, 2875 10th Street. On occasion the class location may change due to the topic of the week. Advance notification will be given when the class location changes.

If you have special needs that require accommodation in order for you to participate in this program, please contact Officer Chris Bidwell at [email protected].

 

Citizens Police Academy

Officer Chris Bidwell
[email protected]

Sergeant Matt Patella
[email protected]