Lakeland Police Department

The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is designed for selected community-oriented citizens. The CPA includes detailed information on police topics such as uniformed patrol, special investigations (i.e., vice and narcotics), crime scene investigation, SWAT, K9, and many other areas of interest. Also included in the curriculum is a tour of the police station and communications center. A firearms familiarization course is also covered one Saturday where participants will be given a chance to test their skills at the firing range. This in-depth academy runs for twelve (12) consecutive weeks and (14) sessions, with classes meeting every Thursday night from 6:30PM - 9:30PM.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. You do not have to reside within the city of Lakeland to be accepted.