Police Department | Citizens Academy
Volunteer Program | Citizens Academy AmbassadorsCitizens attending will be exposed to the problems and challenges faced by law enforcement and learn how their police department meets those challenges. Participants will learn about various aspects of the Police Department including the Uniform and Investigative Divisions, narcotics enforcement, bomb disposal, crime scene investigation, school programs and much more!
The fall classes are held one Thursday evening a week (starting September 3 - ending November 19) and there is also an optional eight-hour Saturday session covering emergency driving and use of force (shoot/don't shoot), which will give the participants a "hands-on" experience in these areas. Participants will graduate with a certificate of attendance.
Applications can be picked up at the Topeka Police Department or printed, completed and mailed to:
Topeka Police Department
Attn: Crime Prevention Unit / Citizens’ Academy
320 S. Kansas Ave, Ste 100
Topeka, Kansas 66603
If you or anyone you know is interested in attending you may get more information from Sgt. Lance Feyh @ 785-368-9497. Space is limited to 35 participants & expected to fill quickly! Turn your applications in immediately!
Young Citizens Academy
The City of Topeka and the Topeka Police Department have entered into a cooperative working relationship with Topeka/Shawnee County SAFE STREETS. SAFE STS is a citizen initiative effort to bring together resources to combat crime and promote the improvement of neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life for our citizens.
Among the many efforts sponsored by Safe STS is the first ever Young Citizens Academy. The focus of the academy is to communicate to our youth that they have a place and responsibility in their community. The academy program agenda is modular and allows for customizing the presentation to the targeted age group for each session.
Generally the subject areas covered are "Citizenship and Self Esteem", "Goal Setting", "Life Opportunities" and "Youth and Law Enforcement." Accompanying tracts of instruction may include education, cultural diversity, drug and alcohol abuse, conflict resolution, technical training, recreation, volunteerism, the arts, and mentoring. The academy is presented in three hour blocks on five consecutive Saturdays at different locations. The students are selected by the school principals who present two names from each school.
For more information contact Sally Zellers, Safe STS, 785-266-4606 or Sgt. Lance Feyh, Topeka Police Department, 785-368-9497.
Download Citizens’ Academy Application
