News Flash • Frederick Police Announces Open Applications for

The Frederick Police Department is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 28th Citizens Police Academy. This seven-week course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the functions and operations of the Frederick Police Department.

The Citizens Police Academy will offer courses in various aspects of modern law enforcement including uniformed patrol, criminal investigation, undercover operations, tactical operations and more. Participants will engage in interactive and hands-on sessions such as defensive tactics demonstrations and field sobriety tests.

This academy is free and is open to all residents of the City of Frederick or persons with business interests in the city, 18 years of age or older. Applicants must not have any serious criminal records, as all participants will be subject to a background check. The Frederick Police Department will select 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Those interested in applying can view and print the application here.

The academy will operate from From September 5, 2024 to October 17, 2024with sessions every Thursday evening from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Those interested in attending should submit their application (scanned and emailed) to Corporal Shannon Stream no later than August 24, 2024.

Disclaimer: Upon completion of the program, participants will not be sworn police officers and will not be required to perform law enforcement duties; they will, however, have a better understanding of the Frederick Police Department and how we can work together to make the City of Frederick a better community for everyone.

For further information or to submit an application, please contact:
Cpl. Shannon Creek
[email protected]
Assistant Supervisor, Training Unit
Frederick Police Department