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CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY INTRODUCTION 

The Citizen’s Police Academy is designed to give participants a working knowledge of the Blue Springs Police Department.  

This free program gives participants an in-depth, educational, fun, and often exciting hands-on look behind the scenes of law enforcement work in their community.  

IMPORTANCE OF THE CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY 

Community-orientated policing is an important and vital part in reducing crime in any community. One major objective of the program is to have graduates become partners with the Police Department to identify problems and solutions to crime issues that affect Blue Springs.  Academy graduates take their knowledge back to their neighborhoods where it can be used to enhance the quality of life in our community. 

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 

The Citizen’s Police Academy is open to participants that meet the following requirements: Be at least 18 years of age Anyone that lives, works, or owns property in Blue Springs Must not be a convicted felon or have a violent criminal history; applicants must pass a criminal history check before admittance into the program The Citizen’s Academy is not a physically demanding program. Adults of all ages are encouraged to apply.  

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION 

For enrollment information, click here or email the Crime Prevention Unit or call 816-228-0178. 

Graduates of the Blue Springs Citizen's Police Academy are invited to join the Blue Springs Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association.