The Beverly Hills Police Department is accepting applications for the Citizen Police Academy, a free program open to members of the Beverly Hills community who are interested in gaining hands-on experience and engaging with the police department in day-to-day duties. The program was created in 2015 with the hopes of bridging the gap between BHPD and the community through education and the opportunity to work alongside one another. Applications for the Fall 2024 class are open until Aug. 13.
Lieutenant Andrew Myers announced that the application process has begun at the July 22 Health and Safety Commission meeting. “If you’re interested in joining us for a program that’s both interesting and challenging, we hope to see your application for the Citizen Police Academy,” he said.
During the eight-week program, participants are expected to attend a three-hour training session once a week. From Sept. 5 until Oct. 24, they will engage with specialized units such as SWAT, the K9 unit and detectives, and they will study police policies and procedures. They may also be invited to participate in a ride-along with an officer.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must be at least 21 years old, show proof of residency in the city of Beverly Hills, pass a background check and commit to attending all scheduled training sessions. They must not be a member of a prior Citizen Police Academy.
Those interested in participating can apply by completing the form at https://forms.beverlyhills.org/241836364853969.
