CITIZENS ACADEMY

Stay tuned to this page and our social media for updates on the 2027 Citizens Academy schedule. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list for the upcoming session, please fill out the registration form below.

The Citizens Police Academy is designed to teach citizens about the policies and procedures that govern the Oak Creek Police Department’s mission to protect life and property, preserve peace, and enforce the law while making Oak Creek a safe place to live, work, and enjoy recreation.

This 10-week academy is designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the policies, procedures, and day-to-day operations of the Oak Creek Police Department. The course typically begins in mid-January and runs 6:00 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday nights.

Schedule:

Each week highlights a different aspect of police work, featuring presentations and demonstrations from specialized units.

Week 1 – Welcome, Dispatch, Department History and Tour
Week 2 – Squads, Police Equipment, Drones, and Crime Trends
Week 3 – Vehicle Contacts and Radar/Laser Speed Detection
Week 4 – Investigations, Crime Scene Processing, and School Resource Officers
Week 5 – Defense and arrest tactics (DAAT) and Taser
Week 6 – Operating While Impaired
Week 7 – ERU (Emergency Response Unit) and CNU (Crisis Negotiation Unit)
Week 8 – Human Trafficking and K9
Week 9 – Firearms
Week 10 – Practical scenarios and Graduation

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be 18 years or older at program start
Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
All participants are subject to a background check

Questions?

Call 414-766-7624 or email pdcommunityresource@oakcreekwi.gov for more information.

Please complete the application below and read the Citizens Academy Release.

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