Apply for the Citizen Police Academy

Are you a city resident interested in learning about the Orlando Police Department?

Apply to be part of the OPD Citizen Police Academy (CPA). The five-week course discusses various police-related topics and provides an up-close look at OPD tools and technology. 

Learn More About CPA

Registration for the 2022 Citizens Police Academy is currently closed. Information regarding the 2023 Citizens Police Academy will be available in June of 2023.

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Step 1.Check your eligibility

The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) meets for five consecutive Thursdays beginning on July 14, 2022. Sessions are held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. each week. Please be sure you can commit to these times and dates. You must be at least 18 years old to participate.

Step 2.Gather your information

For the application, you will need to provide some information. Please have these readily available when filling out the application.

  • Your contact information.
  • Driver's License of ID number.
  • Responses to why you want to join the CPA.
  • Names and addresses for two character references. 

Step 3.Submit your application

Registration for the 2023 Citizens Police Academy will be available in June of 2023.

Step 4.We will be in touch

If accepted, we will guide you towards your next steps. 

Contact Us

Email

james.west@orlando.gov

Main Office

Orlando Police Department Headquarters
1250 West South Street
Orlando, FL
32805
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