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Madera Citizens' Police Academy

The Madera Police Department offers a Citizen’s Academy to those that reside or work in the City of Madera. MPD’s Citizen’s Academy is designed to provide a better understanding of the department’s operations as well as the Madera County criminal justice system. Please see below for both a flyer with more information and an application to apply to participate.

Classes will be held at the Madera Police Department, Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for 11 weeks. Class sizes are limited to 25 persons. Citizen’s Academy participants may miss up to two classes to receive a Certificate of Completion. Any participant who misses more than two classes will be dropped from the program.

Those interested, please complete an application and submit it to the Madera Police Department, located at 330 S. C Street, Madera CA 93638. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1 (559) 675-4203 or email ssarquiz@madera.gov.

There will be NO CHARGE or FEE to attend the Madera Citizens' Police Academy. The academy is open to any adult (18+) who does not have a felony conviction or pending criminal actions, and who lives or works in Madera. Applicants also must undergo a brief criminal history check.

Apply today by downloading an application for the Madera Citizens' Police Academy, or fill out an application online using the web form below.

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