Omaha Police Department — Citizen Police Academy (Free)

About This Opportunity

The Omaha Police Department Citizen Police Academy is a free multi-week program offered by each OPD precinct that gives community members an inside look at police operations. Topics include criminal investigations, domestic violence response, K-9 patrol, mounted patrol, firearms safety, legal issues, and arrest and control tactics. Participants are offered a Ride-Along with an Omaha police officer during routine patrol. Each precinct runs its own academy on a rolling schedule — contact your local precinct to find the next available session. An excellent career exploration tool for anyone interested in law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, or community policing.

Who Can Apply

Free. Open to Omaha community members. Sessions offered by each OPD precinct — contact your local precinct or visit police.cityofomaha.org/community-involvement for current schedule.