Full Notification

Newark Police Department Fall 2014 Citizen Police Academy – Class #16


The City of Newark is seeking residents, as well as individuals who work within the City of Newark, to participate in our Citizen Police Academy. The next Academy is scheduled to begin on September 10, 2014 and end on November 19, 2014 with a graduation ceremony. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. primarily at the City Administration Building located at 37101 Newark Boulevard, although a few sessions require meeting at other local venues.

This eleven-week academy is designed to provide participants with a “behind the scenes” look at local law enforcement and to promote a greater understanding and awareness of our role in the community. Police personnel will provide an overview of the department’s structure, services, and personnel, as well as offer students the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any specific public safety concerns they might have. Participants will also be given an opportunity to ride along with a police officer to experience first-hand the duties they perform on a daily basis.

Citizen Police Academy participants will be selected through an application process.

Applicants must:
• Have no prior felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Be willing to have a background check completed.
• Have the ability to attend scheduled sessions.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Live or work in the City of Newark.
• Not be a prior Citizen Police Academy graduate.

Those interested should complete and submit the application form (available online at www.newark.org) no later than Monday, August 11, 2014.

For more information on the Newark Citizen Police Academy, please contact Beverly Ryans at (510) 578-4352 or [email protected].