The Atlanta Citizens Police Academy includes 20+ hours of skilled and professional instruction delivered in three-hour sessions. Future citizen participants require a one-night per week commitment over an eight-week period: Wednesday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm.

The Citizens Police Academy will be held at: Atlanta Police Headquarters 226 Peachtree St. SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 404-546-2541 phone, 404-653-7992 fax

 Classes topics may include:  Department Overview, Crime Lab visit, 911, Internal Affairs, Identity Theft, Use of Force, Active Shooter, SWAT, Homicide investigation, and more!

The Atlanta Police Department strives to reflect a diverse group of participants. Applicants will be evaluated and notified when they are selected to participate. Potential candidates for the Citizens Police Academy should meet, but are not limited to the following criteria:

 Be a resident of the Metropolitan Atlanta area

• Minimum age of 21 years
• No felony convictions
• No misdemeanor convictions within one year of application

After completion of the application, consent forms, and waiver forms a standard background check will be completed.

Contact your Community Liaison Unit Representative or Lieutenant A. Clay: Phone: 404-546-7511

Email: Abclay@atlantaga.gov

You can also contact the Atlanta Police Community Events Director:

Elizabeth Espy 404-546-2541 or  enespy@atlantaga.gov

 Hand deliver or mail the completed application to:

Community Services Division, ATTN: Citizens Police Academy 226 Peachtree St. SW Atlanta, GA 30303