SPD Community Police Academy
The purpose of the Community Police Academy is to help participants become familiar with various facets of the SPD and gain insight into law enforcement's role in the criminal justice system. It's designed to educate the community on the daily work and operations of the Seattle Police Department (SPD), while also giving the department an opportunity to obtain valuable feedback from the community.
About the program
Our 3-day-long Community Police Academy program is free! The CPA provides a fun, learning experience and insight into real-world police procedures. Instructors are police officers and personnel from the department who are experts in their fields. The classroom atmosphere is positive and highly interactive. Students are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics of interest with instructors. This particular academy will feature field trips to various SPD facilities, scenario-based activities, neighborhood tours guided by Police Officers, and more!
Upcoming Community Police Academy Details:
- Submission deadline: Friday, 2/27/2026 by 5:00pm PST.
- Academy schedule (First & Last session): Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 - Thursday, March 19th, 2026.
- Classes are held from 9:30am - 3:00pm.
To be considered for the Community Police Academy, applicants must be 18 years old or older and you must submit:
- Complete Microsoft Forms application.
- Responses to all supplemental questions.
- Email a PDF and/or JPEG file of your driver's license or State ID Card to henry.liu@seattle.gov
- Sign the acknowledgment of the CPA's Background Check, Rules of Conduct, and Photo release.
- Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation.
Applications missing any of these required documents will not be considered.
Submission deadline: Friday, 2/27/2026 by 5:00pm PST.
If you have any questions, please connect with the lead facilitator: Henry Liu, at henry.liu@seattle.gov.
This is a competitive program with a limited class-size-capacity. Individuals who are active in their communities, involved in Business Improvement Associations, and involved with Community-Based Organizations are encouraged to apply. We encourage you to highlight your public safety related experiences and commitment to serving your community.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email the week of March 9th - 13th, or sooner, regarding their acceptance into the Community Police Academy. This email will include preparation materials, expectations, and details of the class location.
Submission deadline: Friday, 2/27/2026 by 5:00pm PST.
If you have any questions, please connect with the lead facilitator: Henry Liu, at henry.liu@seattle.gov.
This is a competitive program with a limited class-size-capacity. Individuals who are active in their communities, involved in Business Improvement Associations, and involved with Community-Based Organizations are encouraged to apply. We encourage you to highlight your public safety related experiences and commitment to serving your community.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email the week of March 9th - 13th, or sooner, regarding their acceptance into the Community Police Academy. This email will include preparation materials, expectations, and details of the class location.