Citizen Police Academy Application

Citizen Police Academy Application

Fall 2025 • Applications Due October 1, 2025
Objective
The Lancaster City Citizens’ Police Academy (CPA) offers citizens the opportunity to learn about the internal operations of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police. Your local police officer will take on the role of instructor, offering engaging lectures, interactive demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and hands-on activities to give Academy participants a deeper understanding of police work.

The overall objective of the Academy is to provide citizens with sound and accurate information about the Lancaster City Police and the criminal justice process so citizens can make informed decisions regarding issues involving the police department or police activity. Participants will be able to share their experiences and learned information with family, friends, co-workers, and their community to further improve and strengthen community-police relations. The Academy is open to anyone 18 years of age or older; however, priority is given to Lancaster City residents.

Course Curriculum
Each week, a different discipline or area of the Lancaster City Police is presented, which includes Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Selective Enforcement, Crime Scene Investigations, Community Engagement, Use of Force, Ride Alongs, and more.

ACADEMY COST, DATES, AND LOCATION
Cost: ALL CLASSES ARE FREE
Capacity: Limited to 20 seats
Dates: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Main Location: The Lancaster City Police Station at 39 W Chestnut St. Lancaster PA 17603

Applications must be received by end of business day on
Wednesday October 1, 2025.
Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

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Current Address*

Street Address

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Criminal History
Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any state by any law enforcement agency?*

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Please explain in detail below giving the date, reason, law enforcement agency, and disposition.*
Additional Information
Why do you want to attend the Citizen's Police Academy?
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Accommodation
The Citizen’s Police Academy is an experiential learning environment in a classroom atmosphere. Some of the class sessions may require physical activities including, but not limited to, walking distances or uneven terrain. If you should need accommodations, or have any concerns you would like to discuss this, please contact Lieutenant Todd Grager of the Lancaster City Police Office by emailing gragert@cityoflancasterpa.gov.
Do you require any form of accommodation in order to attend the Citizen's Police Academy?*

NoYes
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Background Check & Application Submission
Background Check*

By signing and submitting this application, I authorize the Lancaster City Bureau of Police to perform a background check on me. I understand this background check can include searching local, state, and national databases for records that may prohibit my acceptance into the Citizens Police Academy class.
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Citizen Police Academy Application

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Background Check & Application Submission