The Rolla Police Department hosts a free six-week Citizens Police Academy each year. This program is designed for citizens wanting to learn more about the Rolla Police Department and the various aspects of law enforcement operations. Graduates of the Citizens Police Academy are better equipped to understand the complexities of the day-to-day operations of the Police Departments and to share their knowledge of law enforcement practices and policies with others. Some of the topics for the course include:

• Patrol Division
• Narcotics
• Criminal Investigation Division
• Communications Division
• SWAT Team
• Volunteers in Policing (VIPS)
• Judicial Process
• Complaints/Internal Affairs

The Citizens Police Academy will be held in the spring of each year if enough interest is generated. Sessions are typically held on Tuesday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Rolla Police Department. 

The Citizens Police Academy is an excellent opportunity for citizens to interact with several Police Department employees and to get to know those responsible for protecting and serving the community. Additionally, citizens will become more familiar with the procedures, guidelines, policies, and laws that guide decision-making and become better informed about the role of the police in general.

Applicants for the Rolla Police Department Citizens Police Academy must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and pass a background check. The Rolla Police Department reserves the right to deny entry to the Citizens Police Academy based on the findings of a background check.

Applications will be available for download or at the Rolla Police Department, 1007 North Elm Street, Rolla, Missouri once the process opens. The application deadline will be determined at that time.