Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 Buckeye Police Citizens Academy. In this free course, community members get an inside look at police department operations with a mix of classroom lessons and hands-on exercises. Participants learn about procedures for patrol, criminal investigations, K9 teams, traffic investigations, SWAT and code enforcement.

The Buckeye Police Citizens Academy is seven consecutive Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting September 2 through October 14 at the Buckeye Police Training Facility located at 8050 S. Shepards Trl.

To be eligible for this free program, you must live or work in Buckeye, have no felony arrests and be at least 18 years of age. Following a background check, you will be informed whether you move ahead to the academy or will be placed on a waitlist. You must be able to attend the entire course.

If interested, complete the online application. If you have questions, please email Police Community Programs Coordinator, Don McWilliams, at dmcwilliams@buckeyeaz.gov.