Crime & Safety

Roswell Citizen's Police Academy Taking Applications

The Roswell Police Department will begin its next police academy in September.

The  is currently accepting applications from local residents and business owners who want to attend this year's Citizen’s Police Academy, which begins in September.

This free program is designed to introduce members of the public to various functions of police work. During the 10-week academy, participants will become familiar with many aspects of the Roswell Police Department. Students will receive first-hand knowledge of police operations, K9 unit, SWAT team, D.U.I. enforcement, 911 Communications Center, Operations of the Detention Center, and how criminal cases are investigated.

The Academy will begin on Thursday, Sept. 6. Classes will be held every Thursday from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Roswell/Alpharetta training facility located at 11565 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta.

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Applicants must be 21 years or older, pass a background check and must be a Roswell resident or business owner. Applications are available at the Roswell Police Department between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online.

Upon completion of the course, participants will take part in a graduation ceremony, Thursday, Nov. 8.

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