Police: Citizen Police Academy

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Police Officer? Now is your chance to find out…The Hoffman Estates Police Department is accepting applications.

The Citizens Police Academy is a great experience that will give participants insight into police work and the functions of the department. Students in the Citizens Police Academy will get hands on experience with real police equipment and role playing scenarios. Students will be instructed by Patrol Officers, Detectives and guest speakers. Topics to be discussed will include:

• Vehicle stops
• Shoot/don’t shoot situations
• Personal and home security
• SWAT Operations
• Crime Scene Investigations
• Laws and ordinances
• Traffic safety
• Gangs and club drugs
• K-9 demonstration

Mission of The Academy

The purpose of the Citizens Police Academy is to foster better communication between citizens and police through education. The Academy will create a nucleus of well-informed citizens who possess greater insight into police practices and services. It is hoped that graduates of the Academy will share this new knowledge with other members of the community as the opportunity arises. Everyone benefits from enhancing citizen understanding of the role and function of their police department.

Applicants must be at least 18-years old, and reside, attend school or work in Hoffman Estates.

Return to the police department either by mail or email.

Hoffman Estates Police Department
C/O Ofc. Timothy Kubat
411 W. Higgins Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169