Cape Girardeau Police Department accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Those interested in learning about the local police department can register to participate in a free class.

Have you ever been interested in learning about your local police department? The Cape Girardeau Police Department offers a Citizens Police Academy (CPS) class to give a personal insight into each division and lots of hands-on experiences.

In addition to the scheduled classes, a “ride-along” with our patrol officers will be made available to those wishing to do so.

The Spring CPA Session will start on April 4 and run through May 30.

The classes occur once a week, (typically) Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Police Department.

Attendess must be 18 or older and complete an application process along with a background check.

Attendees must work or reside in Cape Girardeau.

Class sizes are limited.

Applications can be obtained from the front desk at the Cape Girardeau Police Department at 2530 Maria Louise Lane in Cape Girardeau or by emailing Patrolman Newton at: Rnewton@cityofcape.org

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