Citizens Police Academy

About the Academy

The Johnson County Citizens Police Academy works to promote a better relationship between law enforcement and the community it serves through education and hands-on learning. Law enforcement officers and guest instructors meet with participants once a week for 10 weeks for classroom and hands-on instruction.

2019 Academy Details

Mondays, January 28-April 1, 2019
6:00-9:00 pm
Held at the Johnson County Emergency Communications Center, 4529 Melrose Ave., Iowa City (unless otherwise noted)
View 2019 brochure (download PDF)

Training Topics

Active intruder training
Bomb Squad
Collision investigation
Criminal law
Defensive tactics
Drug investigations

Evidence collection
Firearms and use of force
Gangs
Jail information
K-9

OWI enforcement
Police officer selection and training
S.W.A.T.
Search and Seizure
Traffic and Radar Enforcement

How to Apply

Download an application or pick one up at the Coralville Police Department, Iowa City Police Department, North Liberty Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, and the University of Iowa Police Department.
Applications will be accepted starting November 1, 2018. Submit completed application*, with a materials/supplies fee of $25.00 payable to the Citizens Police Academy, to: