Citizen Police Academy
What is the Citizens Police Academy (CPA)?
The Citizen’s Police Academy provides an opportunity for citizen’s to learn firsthand about police operations. Through a series of lectures, a field trip, and simulated activities, citizens are provided training similar to that of an actual police officer. The Academy is of benefit to the community and the department because it builds relationships and creates a cadre of citizens who are better informed about the reality of police work.
When is the Citizens Police Academy?
The academy runs for ten weeks: the Spring Sessions begin the first Thursday in March, the Fall Sessions the first Thursday in September. Classes begin at 6:00 p.m.
Where does the CPA meet?
Most classes are conducted at the Police Department Community Room, located at 911 Kentucky Street. Some off-site visits are made to other relevant locations (e.g., jail tour, Justice Center, police firing range).
Who may attend the Citizens Police Academy?
- Any interested citizen who resides or works in Bowling Green or Warren County is encouraged to attend. Citizens involved in youth activities, neighborhood watch or neighborhood associations are very important to the Citizens Police Academy.
- Citizens 18 years of age or older.
- Citizens with no prior felony convictions.
Who is qualified to attend?
Must be either a Bowling Green/Warren County resident, business owner, or employed in the City of Bowling Green. Must pass a criminal history background check and be at least 18 years of age
Who will be Instructing the CPA?
Bowling Green Police Department and/or other Criminal Justice personnel.
Course Description
Instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of policing each week. certified officers, supervisors, and civilian instructors with particular expertise will conduct each topic. Classes are limited to 24 citizen attendees.
- verview of Department Operations and Organizations
- Criminal Justice System
- Patrol Operations
- Communications and the processing of calls for service
- Firearms Training
- K-9 Demonstration / Traffic Stops
- Criminal Investigations/Crime Scene Processing and Investigation
- Animal Control and Protection
- Victim’s Advocate/Explorer Post and Cadet Unit
How do I apply for the Bowling Green Police Citizens Police Academy?
Citizen's Police Academy Application 
An application may be mailed to you by calling (270) 393-4575 or picked up from Bowling Green Police Headquarters, 911 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green KY 42101
Master Police Officer James McCubbins
Citizen’s Police Academy Coordinator
911 Kentucky Street
Bowling Green, Ky 42101
(270) 393-4575