The Community Police Academy provides a behind-the-scenes experience to learn about police operations, investigations, crime prevention, and specialized units. It is an opportunity for you to participate in hands-on learning, demonstrations, and presentations from current police officers and others involved in the criminal justice system.

The Community Police Academy is a free nine-week course involving one three-hour class per week. It is open to everyone with sponsorship from a local police department. Space is limited. U. of I. students, faculty and staff are given preference when registering through the University of Illinois Police Department.