General Information
Lancaster Police Department Citizens Police Academy
General Information
General Requirements
- Students must be 18 years of age.
- Attendance is required; however, a student may receive two authorized absences.
- The minimum number of students required for an academy class will be 10.
- The maximum number of students allowed for an academy class will be 20.
- Students must complete an application and pass a background check.
- Students must complete all waivers before attending an academy class.
- Students must complete a four-hour ride along with a Lancaster Police Officer.
- This class does not certify you as a Peace Officer for the state of Ohio.
Disqualifiers – The following is a partial list of offenses that may disqualify one from being accepted into an academy class.
- Any felony level offenses.
- Offenses of violence.
- Offenses involving weapons.
- Offenses involving narcotics.
Student Benefits
- Students will receive an overall understanding of the operation of the Lancaster Police Department.
- Students will receive insight and knowledge of the “how” and “why” of day to day police functions.
- Academy classes will help create a greater awareness for the student of the police role in their neighborhoods.
- Students will receive information and strategies that will help them work with other citizens in their area regarding police matters.
- Students will learn how to effectively work in partnership with police to make their neighborhoods safer.
- Upon graduation students could become an active member with the Lancaster Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.