ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:
The Citizen Police Academy is a program designed to provide participants with a working knowledge of the Whitemarsh Township Police Department. The academy consists of a series of classroom instruction and practical field exercises held one (1) evening per week for a period of 2 to 3 hours. This course of instruction, held over several sessions, is offered to residents of Whitemarsh Township at no cost.
The Citizen Police Academy provides an in-depth view into several areas of law enforcement. It is an educational and informative program that allows Citizen the opportunity to learn more about the issues that effect law enforcement in Whitemarsh Township.
GOALS:
The main goal of the Citizen Police Academy is to provide the residents of Whitemarsh Township with a higher level of knowledge and insight into the workings of their police department. Graduates of the Citizen Police Academy will have gained a deeper understanding of the work that the men and women who are protecting their community are doing.
2025 SCHEDULE:
Program will start September 29th, and run for six consecutive Monday evenings through November 3rd, 2025, from 7PM to 9PM.
This year's schedule can be found in the 2025 Informational Brochure on the right-hand side of this page.
APPLICATION & FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Application is available on the right-hand side of this page (CPA Enrollment Form), or at the Whitemarsh Police Department (616 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444).
For more information on this program, check out the informational brochure linked on this page, or contact Sgt. MICHAEL KOLAR at 610-825-6530.