Community Academy
The Community Academy is a program designed to give the public a working knowledge and understanding of the values, goals, and operations of the City of Madison Police Department. The objective of the Academy is to help build a positive relationship between the Madison Police Department and the community, while improving the lines of communication with the members it serves. This experience allows community members the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of our Police Department.
What topics should I expect to hear about?
Through lecture, demonstrations, and interactive hands-on learning, the Academy will cover the following:
- Organizational structure and staffing the streets of Madison
- Community Partnerships
- Use of Force
- Mental Health
- Investigative Services
- The last date is to be determined based on input from attendees!
Who Can Attend?
- Madison community member
- 18+ years of age
- Have an interest in learning about MPD
- Must complete an application and waiver of liability
- Committed to attending all listed dates
Location
The community academy is held at the Madison Police Department Training Center located at 5702 Femrite Drive. This program is free to attend.
Dates
Our next community academy has not yet been scheduled. Refer back to this page for updates.
To apply for the community academy, fill out the application and waiver here:
