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Riverton Police Department Announces 2026 Citizen's Police Academy

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The Riverton Police Department is offering a Citizen's Police Academy to introduce community members to department operations and mission. The eight-week program features educational workshops, training scenarios, and hands-on demonstrations led by department instructors.

Key takeaways

  • The Citizen's Police Academy is an eight-week program featuring training scenarios and workshops.
  • Classes for the 2026 session will take place at the Sandra Lloyd Community Center on Monday evenings.
  • Participation is limited to 30 residents of Riverton who are 18 years or older.
  • Successful applicants must pass a background check and hold a valid driver's license.

The Riverton Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy provides an opportunity for community members to learn about the mission and operations of the department. The eight-week program includes hands-on demonstrations, training scenarios, and educational workshops led by instructors selected from within the department.

Due to high demand, applications are required for consideration, as participation is limited to a total of 30 participants.

The 2026 Academy sessions will be held at the Sandra Lloyd Community Center. Classes are scheduled once per week for three hours on the following Mondays from 6-9 p.m.:

September 14, September 21, and September 28.

October 5, October 12, October 19, and October 26.

November 2.

Participation in the program is limited to Riverton residents who are at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Selection is contingent upon a review of applicants, and a background check will be conducted for each successful applicant prior to participation.

Applications may be submitted at any time using the provided form. The city reserves the right to communicate with applicants through email, mail, phone, or text.

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