The Carlsbad Police Department is excited to offer residents an inside look at how we serve and protect our community through our seven-week Citizens Police Academy. This program is designed to strengthen police-community partnerships and provide an in-depth understanding of our operations and initiatives.

What you'll learn

• Our mission, vision, and values
• How officers are hired
• Laws of arrest and more
• Crime analysis, directed patrol, and crime trends
• Dispatch communications and calling the police
• Patrol operations and strategies
• Crisis management, de-escalation, and use of force
• Active shooter response
• Homeless outreach efforts
• Crime suppression strategies
• Investigating crime (patrol, family services, and crimes of violence)
• Current drug trends
• Traffic and roadway safety

Academy details

• Duration: Seven weeks, with one (1) three-hour evening class each week.
• Schedule: Classes are held Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.
• Eligibility: Participants must be Carlsbad residents and at least 18 years of age.
• Class Size: Limited to 25 participants.
• Frequency: One academy is held each year.

Spring 2025 schedule

• Week 1: Wednesday, March 26
• Week 2: Wednesday, April 2
• Week 3: Wednesday, April 9
• Week 4: Wednesday, April 16
• Week 5: Wednesday, April 23
• Week 6: Wednesday, April 30
• Week 7: Wednesday, May 7