APD Police Citizens Academy

FWW is in City of Atlanta Police Dept (APD) Zone 6.
Emergency contact is made by dialing 9-1-1.

The Police Citizens Academy is a unique experience to foster enhanced police and community relationships. By riding around with an officer this exchange allows officers to better understand the viewpoints and experiences of citizens and citizens to get a first-hand experience of a professional law enforcer’s side of the fence. The City of Atlanta Police Citizen’s Academy’s mission is to enlighten Atlanta citizens in the daily operations and practices of their Atlanta Police Department.

  • The program encourages participants to provide invaluable feedback to people patrolling and protecting our streets.
  • The officer-citizen interaction is both in-class and onsite sessions.
  • This unique experience requires a one-night per week commitment over 8 weeks from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
CLASS TOPICS MAY INCLUDE:
  • HOMICIDE
  • 911
  • FRAUD
  • USE OF FORCE
  • TRAFFIC STOPS
  • SPECIAL VICTIMS
  • SWAT
  • CRIME LAB
  • RIDE-A-LONG
APPLICATION CRITERIA:
  • BE A RESIDENT OF METRO ATLANTA
  • AT LEAST 21 YRS OLD
  • NO FELONY CONVICTIONS
  • NO MISDEMEANOR CONVICTIONS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF APPLICATION

Sign Up Here:  https://www.atlantapd.org/community/citizen-police-academy