Citizens Police Academy

Apply For The One-Day Citizens Police Academy!

Designed to provide an engaging, hands-on look at local law enforcement operations and strengthen connections between officers and the community, this structured one-day program features interactive sessions and offers an action-packed introduction to policing in Montrose.

Participants will rotate through multiple one-hour breakout sessions covering a wide range of public safety topics, including:

• a tour of the Montrose Police Department


• patrol procedures and equipment demonstrations


• crime scene and evidence processing


• the use-of-force and critical incident simulator


• an introduction to various department programs like the Mental Health Co-Responder program, victim advocacy services, the Drug Task Force, and the K9 program


• An overview of SWAT operations

The Citizens Police Academy is open to anyone interested in learning more about public safety and law enforcement in the community.

Participants must be at least 18 years old, pass a basic background check, and be available to attend the entire program.

Applications are available online, and English-to-Spanish translation will be offered to ensure broader accessibility.

Lunch is included!

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