Citizens Police Academy Applications for 2026 are now open!
"A great opportunity to learn about your police service, what we do, and how we do it."
Kingston Police is proud to announce the return of the highly successful Citizens Police Academy Program. This program provides opportunities for members of our community to learn about their local police service, with exposure to see first-hand what we do and how we do it.
The candidates will be given the opportunity to view numerous areas of the service and some of our community partners. The Academy will provide demonstrations, presentations, and voluntary participant interactions.
We are seeking individuals who are at least 18 years of age and older that represent a wide range of ages, occupation, and reasons for participating.
Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen and current resident of Kingston.
A Criminal Record Check will be required at no cost to the applicant.
For more information or questions email Constable Lisa Decaire at: citizenpoliceacademy@kpf.ca
Topics may include:
- Kingston Police organizational structure
- Use of Force training
- Traffic services demonstration
- Patrol Officer involvement to discuss day-to-day policing
- Communications 911 unit
- Criminal Investigations unit
- Forensic Identification unit
- Emergency Response Team
- Court Services/Crown Attorney
- Intelligence Branch
- Canine demonstration
A few thoughts from the participants
"I enjoyed all seven evenings, the officers were amazing, very professional, and personable."
"It was great, I loved the variety, and learned so much about the Kingston Police."
"The Academy gave me great insight into pursuing my career in policing."
"Absolutely perfect program, it was great to learn about all the units within Kingston Police, and all the efforts the units do to make our community safe."
