The Citizens Police Academy is designed to provide our citizens and business community with a greater understanding of the Marana Police Department and its operations through classroom instruction and hands-on experiences. This Academy is a 42-hour block of instruction taught by department employees that showcases several units in the department.
The program objective is to further our partnership with the community and make the Town of Marana an even better place to visit, work and raise a family.
There are two academies a year, one in the spring and one in the fall
Upcoming Citizens Police Academy Term: August 28th-November 20th
Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Marana Police Community Room
Applications are now being accepted until the class is full.
Topics covered in the class:
Introduction of Command Staff
Hiring and training academy information
Patrol duties
Motor units
Volunteers in Police Service
Firearms
Criminal investigations
K-9 (dog) unit
Academy requirements:
Must be 18 or older and licensed to drive
NO felony arrests or convictions
NO misdemeanor arrests within one year of application
Must complete an application and submit it prior to the cutoff date
