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219 N Massachusetts Avenue
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Please note: This is not a state-accredited police academy for those seeking a career in law enforcement. If you're interested in becoming a certified law enforcement officer, visit JoinLakelandPD.com for more information.

2026 Citizens Police Academy Application

Basic Information

Full Name *

Nickname/Other Name You Go By

Date of Birth * Month/Day/Year (00/00/0000)

Race *

American Indigenous/Alaska Native
Asian
Black/African American
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White

Gender

Last 4 Digits of SS# *

Address * Street, City, State, Zip Code

Length of Residence * How long have you lived at your current address?

Phone *

Email Address *

Driver License or State Issued ID # *

State of Issued ID *

Occupation *

Business Name *

Length of Employment *

Highest Education Level Achieved: *

Degree(s)

Civic Associations * What civic associations are you involved with?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime (excluding traffic violations)? *

If yes, provide details.

Read and Check off the Following:

I understand the Lakeland Police Department Citizens Police Academy will meet every Thursday night from 6:30PM - 9:30PM for Fifteen(15)weeks with 18 classes, beginning on August 06, 2026 and concluding November 12, 2026. *

I understand individuals selected to participate in the Academy are expected to attend ALL sessions and to participate in class activities. *

I understand I must be willing to commit to these attendance requirements for the entire duration of the program in order to successfully complete graduation requirements. *

I understand I may miss no more than three (3) classes for any reason (excluding the optional firearms familiarization class) during the term of the academy in order to be eligible for graduation. *

I understand that, should circumstances cause me to miss more than three (3) classes, I will be afforded the opportunity to make up missed classes in next year’s Academy, after which I will be eligible for official graduation from that Academy class. *

I understand that I will be subject to a criminal background inquiry before being accepted into the program. * Those having arrest and conviction histories that include a felony, a misdemeanor of violence or moral turpitude, etc. are NOT eligible to participate.

I understand the Chief of Police reserves the right to exclude any applicant from consideration whose participation is deemed not to be in the best interests of the Lakeland Police Department and/or the applicant. *

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LAKELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT’S CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY. *

CPA Application

LakelandPD Contact

LakelandPD Contact
863.834.6900

219 N Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801

About Us
- We Will Never Forget
- Lakeland Police Fallen Heroes Memorial
Table of Organization
How Do I?
Media Relations
- Video Library
- Social Media Policy
Join Our Team
Lakeland PAL
Refuse To Lose
LPD Police Citizen Advisory Board
Submit A Tip
Contact Us

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