Citizens Police Academy

Free fun, hands-on learning, and getting to know your neighbors & local officers — that is what the Loveland Citizens' Police Academy is all about! 

Since 1998, LPD has hosted the academy to increase positive community interaction, facilitate communication, and provide education to residents about law enforcement.

2025 Citizens Police Academy

Applications will open June 2, 2025 at 8am - click this link to apply

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

Academy Start Date: September 3

Graduation Night: November 12

This program is very popular, and class size is limited. Once the class is filled, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

About the Academy

The academy is comprised of 10 weeks/sessions. Participants will meet on Wednesday evenings for approximately three hours. Each session will teach about a police topic such as 

  • Use of Force & Media Portrayal
  • Investigations & Crime Scenes
  • Taser & Handcuffing with Defensive Tactics
  • Use of the Scenario “MILO” Training System
  • Narcotics Investigations
  • Gun Safety

Participants will also take a tour of the jail, interact with the fire department/air care, participate in a K9 officer demo and more!

Eligibility & Cost

The program is free and open to Loveland residents at least 18 years old. If your application is selected, a background check and waiver of liability will be required.

Questions?

Please contact Detective Jesse Moore at jmoore@lovelandoh.gov

  1. 1 taser
  2. 2 fire
  3. 3 citizens police 3
  4. 4 lsfd wrecking crew
  5. 5 K9 Cruz
  6. 6 wrecking
  7. 7 LCPA 3
  8. 8 Scene of the crime 2
  9. 9 Class Group Photo
  10. 10 defense
  11. 11 gun range 2
  12. 12 Government and judicial
  13. 13 Air Care
  14. 14 gun range
  15. 15 Scene of the crime
  16. 16 Group 1

Alumni

The Loveland Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is a group of community members who have graduated from the course. The LCPAAA hosts meetings every other month and plans for volunteers to help the Loveland Police Department at community events throughout the year.