Citizen’s Police Academy

This free program is ideal for community members who want an inside understanding of their police department.  The 8 week course introduces participates to various aspects of the Santa Barbara Police Department including SWAT, Crisis Response, Traffic, Communications, K-9, Investigations and more.  The program is sponsored two times each year with one course offered in English and the other in Spanish. 

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.  Space is limited to 20 students per session. 

For more information about English and Spanish Citizen’s Academy, you may call Officer Adrian Gutierrez at 897-3702.