Participate in an up-close study of police operations!

This is your opportunity to participate in an up-close study of Dunwoody’s police operations. The Dunwoody Police Department welcomes applicants ages 21 and above to attend this free, annual 13-week program designed to give participants the opportunity to learn about various functions of police work through classroom lectures, training scenarios and off-site tours of partner locations, such as ChatComm 911.  Classes are held weekly from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. during the 13-week program. Priority is given to applicants who live or work in Dunwoody.

Our Goal

The Dunwoody Citizens' Police Academy is part of the community policing efforts of the Dunwoody Police Department. Each week, the class focuses on a specific division of the Police Department, giving students an overview of the Department's duties and responsibilities. Some of the units covered are:

• Community Outreach/Public Information Officer
• North Metro SWAT
• ChatComm 9-1-1 Center
• Criminal Investigations
• Uniform Patrol
• Gangs
• Use of Force
• Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.)
• Uniform Patrol
• Narcotics
• Traffic Stops and DUI enforcement
• Firearms Simulator

Application Process

The next Academy will begin on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Classes will be held every Tuesday night from 6:00 pm to about 9:00 pm. The final session is Tuesday, November 4. Graduates are invited to receive their certificates during the November 10 Dunwoody City Council meeting.

If you are interested in attending our next scheduled Citizens' Police Academy, you can obtain an application by clicking the link below:

Download Citizens' Police Academy Application

Completed application forms should be delivered to Community Outreach Officer T. Hernandez at the Dunwoody Police Department, located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338.