By Fox23.com News Staff
TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department will hold a Citizens Police Academy in 2026 to introduce citizens to the various squads and divisions in the department.
The Citizens Police Academy will be held every Tuesday between Feb. 17 and May 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Tulsa Police Training Division (6066 East 66th Street North).
Topics in the academy will include use of force, firearms training, pursuit driving and criminal and narcotic investigations.
Veteran officers lead the course, discussing the challenges of policing a large, diverse and urban center. Police said it is an opportunity for citizens to interact with officers in an educational environment to foster the understanding and mutual respect that is necessary to build a safe community.
The course is free for citizens who live, work or attend school in Tulsa. Some of the classes feature hands-on learning, but the course is not physically taxing.
Police said due to the sensitive nature of certain curriculum components, a criminal background check is part of the application process.
No law enforcement authority or credentials are conveyed to any citizens who completes the program. Police said it is adult education not only to teach, but to make the process fun and interesting.
You can apply for the Citizens Police Academy by clicking here and downloading an application. You can also email Mike Ward at mrward@cityoftulsa.org or Lt. William Toliver at wtoliver@cityoftulsa.org for an application.
