Worthington Citizens Police Academy

Citizens Police Academy & Alumni Association Citizens Police Academy The Worthington Division of Police invites any Worthington resident or employee within the city to participate in the Worthington Citizens Police Academy. If you do not live or work in Worthington but are still interested in law enforcement, we invite you to apply as well!  Participants will see aspects of what it is like to be a law enforcement officer and gather an understanding of the necessary tools and information needed to perform the job. Certified sworn officers teach the course and provide real-life scenarios requiring split decision-making efforts. Please join us for a fun and educational experience. 2025 Dates: January 15, 22 & 29 February 5, 12, 19 & 26 March 5 & 12 2025 Citizens Academy Letter & Application Email your application  Or print and submit to: Worthington Division of Police. Attention: Citizens Academy 6555 Worthington Galena Road Worthington, OH 43085 Paper applications can also be picked up at the Worthington Division of Police.  Worthington Police Academy & Alumni Association The Worthington Police Academy & Alumni Association (WPAAA) is an Ohio non-profit corporation whose mission is to: SUPPORT the activities of the City of Worthington, Division of Police and to help build a stronger and safer community; TO SERVE as a liaison between, and to enable and nurture positive communication, mutual understanding and support between, the citizens of Worthington and the Worthington Division of Police; TO RECOGNIZE the contributions of the officers of the Worthington Division of Police and to provide support in times of need; TO SUPPORT the activities of The National Citizen's Police Academy Association for so long as it is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code; and TO DO any and all activities and undertakings in furtherance of the foregoing which may be conducted by organizations exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, and is permitted by Ohio nonprofit corporations. Alumni meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the Worthington Division of Police, 6555 Worthington-Galena Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085. To become a member of WPAAA, you first need to participate in the Worthington Division of Police Citizen's Academy, which is a nine-week program (one night per week) held annually each Winter.