The Citizen’s Academy is designed to foster a better understanding of law enforcement and how Beatrice police officers work with the community to prevent, detect, and deter crime.

The classes provide a way to educate and develop positive relations with citizens. It’s an ongoing process to build community cooperation and understanding.

The academy covers a wide range of instruction and training including:

• Equipment and uniform requirements
• Radio procedures
• Special Services: Investigations, SWAT Team, K9 Unit, School Resource Officer, etc.
• The court process and role of the County Attorney
• Probation
• Traffic stops
• Shoot/Don’t Shoot scenarios

Who can participate: The Citizen’s Academy is open to anyone 17 years of age (with parental permission) and older. All applicants will be subjected to a background check.

Cost: FREE!

Where: The Citizen’s Academy is held at Beatrice Police Department, 201 N. 5^th Street.

When: 2022 classes will be held Monday evenings from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. for 7 consecutive weeks beginning September 12, 2022

How: If interested in applying, complete the online application, or print and complete the printable application and consent for background check. Return it to the lobby of the police department.

Accepting Applications for the 2022 Citizen's Police Academy now thru September 5, 2022!

Click the button below to apply!

Beatrice Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizen's Police Academy. This 7-week academy offers citizens an inside look into the roles of various Special Services (Investigations Unit, K9 Division, School Resource Officers, SWAT Team), and covers instruction and training, the court process, and more.

There is an application process that involves a background check and interview with Citizen's Police Academy candidates. To apply, complete the form below. You may also print a paper application and consent for background check by clicking the links at the bottom of this page, and return them to the Police Department lobby. For more information contact Sergeant Zach Smith: (402) 223-4080 or email: zsmith@beatrice.ne.gov.

Printable Citizen's Police Academy Application

Printable Citizen's Police Academy Consent for Background Check