Richardson police are taking applications for their 2027 Citizen Police Academy, a weeknight course that walks residents through how the department works. Classes begin Tuesday, Feb. 2, and applications close Thursday, Dec. 31.
Anyone 21 or older who lives or works in Richardson can apply, according to the city's announcement in Richardson Today.
What the class involves
The academy meets on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., with one Saturday session. The city describes it as an interactive, academic look at the Richardson Police Department. Participants get time on the department's driving course and a chance to fire police weapons.
In the city's words, the goal is to strengthen "the partnership that has been forged between the police and the community which it serves." The announcement does not list a cost, a class size or a graduation date.