Citizens Police Academy

The Highland Park Police Department is offering a Citizens Police Academy (CPA) program.  The program is designed to promote public safety and awareness training offered to Highland Park residents free of charge.

The CPA provides residents with hands-on Police Department training in a multitude of exciting areas including patrol, investigations, and administration. Participants will learn about the numerous functions accomplished by the Department and gain insight on crime prevention. The CPA is a 9-week course that meets every Wednesday from 7 PM to 9:30 PM at the Highland Park Police Station. The CPA is limited to 15 participants 18 years of age or older. The Citizens Police Academy will begin August 30, 2023, and conclude on October 25, 2023. Applications will be accepted in the order they are received and can be dropped off at the police station, faxed to 847.433.9488 or emailed to bsoldano@cityhpil.com. For more information, please contact Sgt. Brian Soldano at 847.926.1083. 

***2023 CLASS IS FULL***
Citizens Police Academy Application 

Frequently Asked Questions

For additional Citizens Police Academy information, please contact Leigh Delaney at 847.926.1084 or ldelaney@cityhpil.com.