Citizens Police Academy

The Citizens Police Academy is designed to provide our citizens and business community with a greater understanding of the Marana Police Department and its operations through classroom instruction and hands-on experiences. This Academy is a 42-hour block of instruction taught by department employees that showcases several units in the department.

The program objective is to further our partnership with the community and make the Town of Marana an even better place to visit, work and raise a family.

There are two academies a year, one in the spring and one in the fall.

Upcoming Citizens Police Academy Term February 2025
Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Marana Police Community Room

Applications will open soon.

Topics Covered in the Class

  • Introduction of Command Staff
  • Hiring and training academy information
  • Patrol duties
  • Motor units
  • Volunteers in Police Service
  • Firearms
  • Criminal investigations
  • K-9 (dog) unit

Academy Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older and licensed to drive
  • No felony arrests or convictions
  • No misdemeanor arrests within one year of application
  • Must complete an application and submit it prior to the cutoff date
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