The Citizens Police Academy is a free nine-week, 27-hour educational program that provides information about the daily operations of the Police Department. It is an opportunity for the department and citizens to interact and allows citizens to learn more about the Police Department in their community.
Academy sessions are held during the fall on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Applicants must be 17 years of age, pass a criminal history check and have no felony arrests. Preference is given to residents or business owners of Lee's Summit. Class size is limited to 30 participants.
2025 Citizens Police Academy
Sept. 9 - Nov. 11
There is no fee for the course. Participants will learn about the following topics:
- Patrol Tactics
- Bomb Disposal
- Emergency Services Squad
- Drug, Criminal and Juvenile Investigations
- Traffic and DWI Enforcement
- Criminal Law
- K-9 Unit
- Firearms
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Specialized Weapons
Citizens Police Academy Application