Citizens Police Academy

What is it?

Sign up for a 6-week course involving the citizens of Warren County. During this course, you will be exposed to an overview of the operations of the Warrenton Police Department. You will be gaining a front-row view of what it looks like to be a Warrenton Police Officer.

Topics and Courses

Constitutional / Statutory Law
Traffic Law / DWI
Patrol Operations
Criminal Investigation Division
Firearms
Field Training / Ride-Along

Why attend the CPA?

CPA graduates typically return to their communities as better-informed citizens, capable of using their newly acquired information to help improve the conditions and quality of life in their community.

Eligibility

People from all walks of life are eligible to attend the Academy, including concerned citizens, Neighborhood Association members, Civic Organization members, college students, potential police applicants, factory workers, independent business people, city and county workers, Neighborhood Watch members, and many others.

Requirements

Persons interested in attending a Citizen Police Academy must live, work, or attend school within Warren County.
Persons must be at least 18 years of age, have no prior felony convictions, have not been a suspect in a crime involving moral turpitude, have no involvement in criminal behavior or have police contact believed to compromise the integrity of the Citizen Police Academy or the Warrenton Police Department, and have no outstanding warrants.
The Warrenton Police Department reserves the right to disqualify any applicant as a result of information discovered during the background investigation.
Applicants must provide two personal references.
Past participants are allowed to attend future classes; however, preference will be given to first-time participants if the class exceeds 20 participants.

How to Register

Registration forms are available at the City Hall Police Department during normal business hours 8am – 5pm or download the PDF below.

Citizens Police Academy Application (PDF)

Submit completed form to Jason Hanner at Warrenton City Hall Police Department, 200 West Booneslick Rd. or email Jason Hanner

Alternatively, you can apply online using the form below.

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Answer all questions. Incomplete registration forms will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about your background check, please email Lt. Justin Unger

Name*

First Middle Last

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Home Phone*

Cell Phone*

Date of Birth*

Social Security Number*

Drivers License Number*

Drivers License State*

Employment*

Work Address*

Work Phone*

50/50 Blend Shirt Size

Emergency Contact Name*

Emergency Contact Phone*

Have you ever attended a Citizens Police Academy at this agency or any other?*

Yes

Have you ever been employed at a law enforcement agency or legal office?*

Yes

Have you ever or do you currently work as an attorney / paralegal / investigators / intern or other similar job duty?*

Yes

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above please explain.*

Signature*

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