Registration will open on February 3 for Dublin Police Services’ 2025 Citizens Academy. The program runs each Wednesday, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., for 10 weeks, beginning March 26 with a graduation ceremony to be held on May 28. Participants must be at least 18 years old and live or work in Dublin. The goal of the Citizens Academy is to teach the public about law enforcement operations, foster kinship between the community and law enforcement, and promote community policing by supporting and encouraging citizen involvement. Applications will be available on Monday, February 3, and will close after the first 20 individuals apply.
Throughout the program, experienced law enforcement staff will educate participants on subjects such as:
- Crime Scene/Evidence Collection
- Gangs and Drugs
- Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
- Traffic and Radio Operations
- Auto Burglaries and Residential Burglaries
Other activities include a tour of Santa Rita Jail (the fifth largest jail in the nation), and a taste of officer training at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). Potential participants must successfully complete a background investigations check, sign waiver forms, and be approved by the Chief of Police. Felony convictions or serious criminal arrests are cause for dismissing an applicant.
The application will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3. Visit Citizens Academy | Dublin, CA - Official Website to complete the application.
