Registration is now open for the spring semester session of the Georgia Tech Police Department’s (GTPD) Citizens Police Academy.

A five-week program designed to educate and inform Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff about how GTPD operates and the issues they face, the Citizens Police Academy enrolls 20 attendees each session on a first-come, first-served basis.

“This was a unique experience for my cohort and gave us exposure to the inside of policing,” said Tammie Pierce, emergency management coordinator. “I really enjoyed learning about each division within GTPD and how it functions – especially the hands-on training from the forensics session. I feel more connected to our campus officers now that I know about the work they do on a daily basis to protect the community.” 

Sessions provide overviews and firsthand experience in forensics and investigations, digital intelligence, 911 dispatching, firearm training, and more.

• Thursday, March 28: Welcome and Introduction to GTPD 
• Tuesday, April 2: Patrol Division, Jeanne Clery Act 
• Thursday, April 4: Use of Force and Judgmental Simulator 
• Tuesday, April 9: Office of Emergency Management and 911 Communications 
• Thursday, April 11: Law Enforcement Technology and Digital Intelligence 
• Monday, April 15: Forensics and Investigations 
• Wednesday, April 17: Special Events and K9 Unit 
• Friday, April 19: Firearms Training (off-site) 
• Tuesday, April 23: Community Engagement 
• Thursday, April 25: Administration and Graduation

All classes (except where noted above) meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at GTPD headquarters on the corner of 10th Street and Hemphill Avenue NW.

Click here for more information about the program. To secure your spot, submit an application here.