Participants complete 30 hours of instruction over 11 weeks, and they cover a variety of topics such as police policies, organizational structure, investigative processes, tactics and the challenges involved in providing a safe community. The program is conducted once per year.

The next academy begins in September 2017 with graduation occurring in November 2017. The application process will close on August 19. 

      
*Applicants MUST be Springfield residents who are at least 18 years of age with no felonies. Applicants must pass a basic background investigation to be eligible.