The 2023 Guilford Citizens Police Academy is up and running again with a new class scheduled to begin March 23rd, 2023. As the Department strives for transparency, the Citizens Police Academy provides a hands-on opportunity to educate the citizens of Guilford on the operations of the Department while obtaining valuable feedback from citizens to enhance police and community relations.

The 10-week Citizens Police Academy will include over 30 hours of instruction taught in 3-hour sessions every Thursday evening. Participation requires a commitment of three hours, every Thursday for 10 weeks. The training includes interactive classroom participation, a department overview, elements of crimes, laws, a range day and a patrol ride-a-long. Classes will be held every Thursday evening from 6pm to 9pm at the Guilford Police Department Community Room located at 400 Church Street.

Interested citizens can apply by contacting Sgt. Jakober or Ofc. Gingras in the Crime Prevention Unit at 203-453-8061 or email at jakoberm@guilfordct.gov . Applications will be at the Department, on our Facebook Page, and on the Guilford Police Department website, www.guilfordpd.com. The deadline for applications is March 1st, 2023. Class size is limited to 30 people so sign up early. Participants must be Guilford residents and 16 years of age or older. Sixteen and 17 year olds must have written permission from a parent or guardian to participate. A standard background check will be completed on each applicant.