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Citizen Academy

Citizen Police Academy The Lake Havasu City Citizen Police Academy has one session per year. The Academy meets Monday nights for twelve weeks in the evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lake Havasu City Police Department located at 2360 McCulloch Boulevard. Included is a "range day" scheduled for a Saturday morning at the Police Department's firearms range.

The Citizen Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give Lake Havasu City residents an inside look at law enforcement in their community. Participants will develop a basic understanding of how the Police Department functions as an organization as well as gaining insight into the daily decisions officers must make and the reasons behind those decisions.

Participants have the opportunity to meet and learn about the men and women who are protecting our community as all instructors are veteran officers or supervisors. Additionally, each participant is invited to schedule a patrol ride along outside the class time at a mutually convenient time for staff and participants. Accompanying the patrol officer on service calls creates a true understanding of what an officer's job is like and contributes to an exciting, interactive learning experience.

Please print, fill out and return the application to the Lake Havasu City Police Department if you are interested in participating in the Citizen Police Academy.

Classes are presented with demonstrations, interactivity, and Powerpoint presentations. Topics covered by the Academy include:Citizen Police Academy

  • SWAT
  • Canine Program
  • Patrol and Boat Procedures
  • Use of Physical, Less Lethal, and Deadly Force
  • Criminal, Narcotic, and Crime Scene Investigations
  • Officer Requirements and Selection
  • Traffic and Driving Under the Influence
  • Department Overview
  • The Judicial Process

Academy participants will be greeted by Lake Havasu City Police Chief Dan Doyle and his command staff and receive a comprehensive behind the scenes tour of the Lake Havasu City Police Department, including the dispatch communications center.

Upon successful completion of the Citizen Police Academy, each participant will be invited to attend the Citizen Police Academy Culmination Dinner. Alumni will then be invited to join the Alumni Association.

Academy enrollment is limited to 30 students. Citizen Police Academy Application forms are available at the Lake Havasu City Police Department at 2360 McCulloch Boulevard. Alternatively, you can download and print out the application form from the city Web Site and turn it in to the Lake Havasu City Police Department (2360 McCulloch Boulevard). The Academy Coordinator will contact you to confirm your selection to participate in the weeks prior to the start of the Academy.

Requirements

Participation in the Academy includes a commitment to attend all training sessions. In addition, potential candidates must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Live or work in Lake Havasu City
  • Have no felony convictions
  • Have no misdemeanor convictions within one year of application

Final selection of participants will be made by the Chief of Police. The academy is free of charge.

For more information, contact the Lake Havasu City Police Department's Academy Coordinator at (928) 855-1171 or email the Academy Coordinator.