Academy Details 

The next Gilbert Citizens' Police Academy will be held in Spring 2025. Please check back for updates on when applications reopen.

Classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM inside the amphitheater of the Gilbert Police Department at 75 East Civic Center Drive.

Upon completion of the twelve-week program, all participants receive a Certificate of Graduation and are invited to join the Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association.

Academy Topics

• K-9 Unit
• Tactical Operations Unit (SWAT Team)
• Patrol Operations
• Criminal Investigations
• Drug Enforcement
• Gang Enforcement 
• Traffic Laws 
• DUI Laws
• Firearms Safety and Orientation

Eligibility Requirements

• 18 years of age at the time of application
• Live or work in the Town of Gilbert 
• Attend a school or be an applicant in the Town of Gilbert
• No prior felony arrests 
• No misdemeanor arrests within five years of the application
• Each candidate must pass a background check conducted by the police department