CITIZENS ACADEMY IS NOT THE BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY

To apply for a police officer position or more information on the basic peace officer academy, visit www.joinrpd.org.

Citizens Academy is coordinated by the Riverside Police Department’s Community Services Bureau and offers participants a unique opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective on the operations and functions of the police department.

Citizens Academy is designed to foster stronger relationships between the community and the department by providing participants with interactive presentations and direct interactions with sworn and professional staff. Attendees will learn about various aspects of law enforcement, including specialized community engagement units, department hiring processes, and more.

The academy runs from February 6, 2025, through April 17, 2025, with sessions held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the department’s Magnolia Station, located at 10540 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B., Riverside, CA 92505.

Class size is limited to 50 participants, and seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants who successfully pass an informal background check. Applications will be accepted through January 23, 2025.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the Riverside Police Department Citizens Academy must meet the following criteria:

• Live, work, or attend school in the City of Riverside
• Be at least 18 years of age or older
• Pass an informal background

To see if you live or work in a qualified address

Click on the following link to locate your address to identify your Neighborhood Policing Center: https://bit.ly/3AtABam

CITIZENS ACADEMY IS NOT THE BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY

To apply for a police officer position or more information on the basic peace officer academy, visit www.joinrpd.org.

Must be a Residents, Employee of a business, or a student attending school within the City of Riverside

Qualified addresses are represented by a City Councilmember and their Ward within the city. Click on the following link to locate your address to identify your Neighborhood Policing Center: https://bit.ly/3AtABam

Every Thursday night starting
February 6th - April 17th, 2025

From 6PM-9PM

Location: 10540 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505

Important Notice

By clicking ‘Submit’ you are confirming that all the information listed in the application is true and correct under penalty of perjury.

All applications will have a background check as part of the application process. All submissions are logged and their IP address. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Submittal of an application is not a guarantee of acceptance into the Citizens Academy program.

For more information, contact the Riverside Police Department’s Community Services Bureau at (951) 826-5147 or email AGuerra@RiversideCA.gov.


Attendance Policy

If selected to participate, YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST NIGHT. First night no shows will be dropped from the program. To receive a Certificate of Completion, participants must be present for eight (8) of ten (10) weeks. Policy applies to absences with or without notification.