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Next Citizens Police Academy:
Mondays | 6:30-9:00 pm | March 16 - May 4, 2026
Please note that there will not be a class on April 6 due to spring break.
Application deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026 before 4 pm.
To apply, please complete the fillable application linked at the top of this page and bring it to the Suwanee Police Department at 373 Buford Hwy, Suwanee, GA 30024 with your Driver's License or passport. There is a notary on staff, and a background check can be run at the time of drop-off.
Suwanee's Citizens Police Academy allows residents a better understanding of the day-to-day functions of police officers as well as an opportunity to patrol Suwanee's streets alongside an officer.
The academy offers classroom training and hands-on experiences in crime scene processing, traffic stops, building searches, crime prevention, and narcotics identification and provides an understanding of the risks and responsibilities of officers. The program is designed to open and maintain communication between citizens and the police department.
- The seven-week program is offered annually in the spring and fall.
- The program is FREE with dinner and snacks provided during classes.
- Class meets from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Suwanee Police Training Center.
- Address: 2966 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd. Suwanee, GA 30024.
Classes are free and open to the public, but space is limited, and preference is given to Suwanee residents or those who work in the City of Suwanee. Applicants must be 18 years of age. A criminal and driver history background is required for all applicants.
Are you a past graduate of the Citizens Police Academy? The City of Suwanee hosts a Citizen Police Academy Alumni Dinner each fall. To ensure you receive an invitation to attend, please contact Cierra Hurt at CHurt@suwanee.com with your most up to date contact information.