RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT NOW RECRUITING FOR CITIZENS ACADEMY

Published: 01/08/2023

RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT NOW RECRUITING FOR CITIZENS ACADEMY

 

RIVERSIDE, CA – The Riverside Police Department is accepting applications for Citizen Academy, which begins February 9, 2023 and continues through April 20, 2023. Recruitment is now open through January 30, 2023 or until class if full.

 

Most sessions will be held in the Riverside Police Department’s Community Room, 10540 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B, on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The 11week course is designed to give citizens an overview of the department's function and operational methods. The course will provide an insight on how police personnel perform their duties.

 

Class size is limited, and seats will be given on a first come first serve basis. Applications will only be accepted via the RPD website. Applicants also must be able to pass an informal background check. All sessions are in a classroom setting and do not require any physical training. Applicants must live, work, or attend school within the City of Riverside.

 

To apply for the Citizen Academy, please visit https://riversideca.gov/rpd/community-services-bureau/citizenteen-academ... For more information, contact Community Service Officer Jonathan David at [email protected] or (951) 826-5704.