Citizens Police Academy

Spring 2026 Citizen's Police Academy Registration has closed

Keep an eye on this page for 2027 class updates.

Overview:

The Citizen's Police Academy is an interactive program that takes citizens behind the scenes of the Cheyenne Police Department. It is designed to help increase awareness and understanding of how policing is conducted while strengthening the relationship between community members and police officers.

academy dates and times:

The six-week academy will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will also be two Saturday field classes conducted for firearms and K9 training. Applicants must attend and participate in at least eight of the twelve training sessions to graduate.

Curriculum:

The curriculum will include courses in constitutional law, criminal investigations, and crime prevention. Additionally, students will actively learn about de-escalation and use of force, traffic enforcement, vehicle pursuits, and more! Several practical exercises will be conducted so that participants gain a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities required to be a law enforcement officer in Cheyenne.

Spring 2026 Class Schedule:

View the Citizens Police Academy Class Schedule(PDF, 513KB)

Restrictions:

Applicants must be at least 18-years-old, agree to a background investigation, have a valid driver’s license, and complete a waiver of liability. Space is limited to 30 valid applicants.

For More Information: For more information, contact Public Information Officer, Alex Farkas at (307) 637-6537 or at afarkas @cheyennepd.org