Citizens Police Academy

Officers are showing several academy members how to safely use a gun at on outdoor gun range.

August 23 – October 25, 2023

Wednesdays, 6–9 p.m.

The Merriam Police Department is now accepting online applications for the Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy started in 2009 as a way to strengthen relationships with the community. Get a behind-the-scene tour of what officers do on a daily basis. The 10-week program starts Wednesday, Aug. 23 and runs through Oct. 25. Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m at the Merriam Police Department located at 9010 W. 62nd St. 

Non-Merriam residents are welcome to apply.  

Participants learn about:

  • Court procedure
  • Traffic enforcement and accident investigation
  • Use of force and defensive tactics, including a taser demonstration
  • Domestic violence
  • Firearms training
  • DUI investigation
  • Many other law enforcement topics
  • K9/drone demonstrations
  • Mental Health Co-Responder
  • Criminal investigations
  • Video simulator

Participants will also tour the Merriam police station as well as Johnson County crime lab, dispatch, and jail.

 Application Form

 

 

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