Citizens accepted for the Academy will be required to provide photo identification and they must sign a release. Attendees are required to wear a uniform polo shirt during all Academy activities. The cost of the shirt is $20 and it remains the property of the participant. All other material and supplies will be provided by the Milwaukee Police Department. Participants will be allowed to ride with officers on patrol and/or walk a beat with neighborhood foot patrol officers. Participants will receive instruction concerning the training given to police officers in areas such as Defense and Arrest Tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operation and Pursuits and Firearms. Citizens will not discharge a firearm or operate a department vehicle as part of this training. Instructors are Milwaukee Police Department professionals.

For more information, contact Sgt. Linda Reaves of the Community Services Division at 414-935-7926.