Next Class: Tuesdays, January 15 - April 1, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Citizen’s Police Academy, which will be taught by officers from the Glendale Heights Police Department along with guest instructors from other agencies, is designed to give residents a realistic view of police work by providing instruction on such topics as:

• Recruitment and Training
• Tour of the Police Facility
• Arrest, Search, and Seizure Procedures
• Domestic Violence
• DUI and Traffic Enforcement
• Gang and Drug Enforcement
• Community Oriented Policing
• Crime Scene Reconstruction
• CPR Certification
• Defensive Tactics Demonstration
• Firearms Safety

A minimum enrollment of 10 students will be required to hold the Academy, and the maximum class size will be limited to 24 students. Enrollment is free. Citizens 18 years of age or older who live or work in Glendale Heights are encouraged to attend. *Note: Due to the nature of the course and curriculum, individuals with prior felony arrests or convictions will be declined.

Interested persons are encouraged to contact Sergeant Gary Harrison, at (630) 909-5451 or Maureen Pope at (630) 909-5407 for information or an application.

Click here to download an application.