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Citizens’ Police Academy

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Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk speaks to members of the Greeley community during the Citizen Police Academy. There are six rows of tables with six people per row. Police officers are standing at the back of the room.

The 2026 Citizen’s Police Academy will be held on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., September 3rd, 2026 to November 19, 2026. The class is FREE and applications for this year will open soon.

The academy is designed to provide the Greeley Community with an overview of the department’s operations and increase the understanding and cooperation between the community and officers.

The academy is limited to 15 participants. You must be at least 18 years of age and be a member of the Greeley community either as a resident, employer, or property owner. A background check will be completed on applicants prior to acceptance.

A number of topics will be presented to include the following:

  • Patrol Operations
  • SWAT/Bomb
  • Drug Task Force
  • Investigations
  • K9/Crisis-Negotiations
  • Police Records/Dispatch
  • Officer Training Practical’s
  • Traffic Enforcement
  • Gang Unit
  • School Resource Officer
  • SET - Special Enforcement Team
  • Victim Advocates
  • Real Time Information Center

Classes will be held at the Greeley Police Department, 2875 10th Street. On occasion the class location may change due to the topic of the week. Advance notification will be given when the class location changes.

Have question or need an accommodation to participate in this program? Please contact Officer Brady Jackson at Brady.Jackson@greeleypd.com.     

Image showcasing the Greeley Police Department's initiative to engage residents in learning about law enforcement operations.