Are you interested in having an extensive look inside your local police department? Do you live or work in the City of Orange? Apply for the Orange Police Department Citizen Academy! Citizen Academy is a free, interactive course in which you will have the opportunity to learn from our K-9, Narcotics, Crime Scene Investigations, Detectives and many more! You may also call the Citizen Academy line for prerecorded information at (714) 744-7354. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Participant Requirements

• Live or work in the City of Orange
• Minimum age of 18 years old
• No misdemeanor arrests within 5-years of application
• No prior felony convictions

Fall Session Dates

September 4, 2024 - October 23, 2024
Wednesday nights
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Citizens' Academy Flyer

Application Process

The Citizens' Police Academy selection process includes an application and background check. Please answer the following questions completely and honestly. Failure to do so may be cause for deselection from the academy. 

Submit Your Application Below!