Citizens Police Academy

The Citizens Police Academy is a tuition free, four-week program designed to introduce members of the community to the Las Cruces Police Department. The next class is scheduled to begin on February 18, 2025. There is room for 20 students.

The Academy is designed to teach citizens about the philosophy, policies, and guiding principles of law enforcement and ethical conduct governing police services in our community.

Students will receive classroom instruction & scenario-based training exercises by personnel for topics including, but not limited to, Search & Seizure, Criminal Law, Use of Force, Human Performance, and Crisis Intervention Techniques. Some of the exercises may require light physical activity and induce stress.

During and after training is completed, students are given the opportunity to complete an eight-hour ride-along with a police officer. This ride-along is usually an eye-opening experience for many students as they get to see the real day-to-day activities of the police.

Applications must be turned in by January 17, 2025, in-person. For more information and application, CLICK THIS LINK.