Citizen’s Police Academy
The Chandler Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is a free program designed for Chandler’s citizens and business community members. It provides an inside look at their Police Department and law enforcement operations. The Citizens Police Academy is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the operations and resources of the Chandler Police Department. In addition, participants will interact with police executives, veteran officers, and civilian employees during the academy. The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to provide a greater awareness and understanding of law enforcement’s role in our community.
The Citizens Police Academy is NOT the police recruit academy.
If you are interested in applying to be a police recruit, please visit the careers section or the City of Chandler Human Resources Division.
Course curriculum may include:
- An overview of the PD
- Gangs/Drugs
- Field Training (FTO)
- Robbery/Homicide
- Sex Crimes
- Forensics
- D.U.I.
- Traffic Laws
- Tactical Operations – SWAT
- Training Simulator
- K-9 Unit
- Firearms Unit
- Police Communications – Dispatch
- Human Sex Trafficking
- Use of Force
- Vehicular Crimes (VCU)
- Volunteer Opportunities
Eligibility Requirements:
Potential candidates for the Citizens Police Academy must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years of age at the time of application
- Reside in or work in the City of Chandler
- Attend a school or be an applicant in the City of Chandler
- No prior felony arrests
- No misdemeanor arrests within five years of the application
- Each candidate will have a background check conducted by the police department
- Selection remains at the discretion of Chandler Police
The Chandler Police Department reserves the right to deny applications and acceptance to any applicant.
Graduation Standards:
- No more than two (2) absences
- Adhere to the informational goals established for the academy
WHEN ARE THE CLASSES OFFERED?
The Department offers two 12 week academies per year with 20-25 people in each Citizens Police Academy class.
- The fall session begins August 20 and runs through November 5, 2025.
- Registration is now open. Scroll down to register.
20-2028 Citizens Police Academy brochure
Location: Most classes meet at the Chandler Police Department – 250 E Chicago St.
Days: Wednesday nights
Times: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Please contact Crime Prevention Specialist Blanca Quezada at (480) 782-4960 or email her at blanca.quezada@chandleraz.gov.
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