Madera Citizens’ Police Academy

The Madera Police Department offers a Citizen’s Academy to those that reside or work in the City of Madera. MPD’s Citizen’s Academy is designed to provide a better understanding of the department’s operations as well as the Madera County criminal justice system. Please see below for both a flyer with more information and an application to apply to participate.

Program Flyer: View the Madera Citizens' Police Academy Flyer by clicking here.
Academy Schedule: Classes will be held at the Madera Police Department, Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for 11 weeks. Class sizes are limited to 25 persons. Citizen’s Academy participants may miss up to two classes to receive a Certificate of Completion. Any participant who misses more than two classes will be dropped from the program.
Those interested, please complete an application and submit it to the Madera Police Department, located at 330 S. C Street, Madera CA 93638. If you have any questions, please contact us at (559) 675-4203 or email ssarquiz@madera.gov.
What is the price of admission?: There will be NO CHARGE or FEE to attend the Madera Citizens' Police Academy. The academy is open to any adult (18+) who does not have a felony conviction or pending criminal actions, and who lives or works in Madera. Applicants also must undergo a brief criminal history check.
Madera Citizens' Police Academy Application: Apply today by downloading an application for the Madera Citizens' Police Academy, or fill out an application online using the web form below.

**PLEASE NOTE** The City of Madera Vision 2025 Leadership Academy (VLA) and the Madera Citizens’ Police Academy are two separate programs. Please see this page if you would like to learn more about the VLA.

Madera Citizens’ Police Academy Application

First name*

Last name*

Address*

ZIP Code*

Date of Birth*

E-mail address*

Driver's License #*

State*

Home Phone*

Work Phone*

Employer

Employer Address

Occupation

How did you hear about the Citizens' Police Academy?

Have you ever been arrested?

If yes, please explain. Include date of arrest.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?

I, , hereby authorize the Madera Police Department to conduct a background investigation to obtain any information relating to my criminal history record for the purpose of making a determination of eligibility for the Citizens' Police Academy. If accepted as a participant in the academy, I agree to have no more than two absences during the eleven (11) week class schedule or I will not receive a certificate of completion. I will abide by the rules and regulations.
I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the above Terms and Conditions

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Madera Citizens’ Police Academy

Madera Citizens’ Police Academy Application

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