Curious what it takes to be a police officer? The Twin Falls Police Department will answer that question and many others when you attend the Citizen's Police Academy (CPA).
The goal of the program is not to train citizens to be police officers, but to increase the understanding between our community and their police department. Participants gain an understanding of how the department accomplishes its mission on a daily basis.
The program is open to participants ages 18 and up and is designed to promote and enhance citizen understanding and awareness of the role of the Twin Falls Police Department within our community. The classes are limited to 20 people and an investigation of an applicant’s criminal history will be conducted prior to acceptance in the CPA.
Applications for the 2025 Citizens Academy are now closed. Please keep an eye on our social media for future Academy sessions in 2026.
Fall 2025 Citizen Academy Dates:
| Date: | Time: | Location: | Topics:
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| September 3rd, 2025 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Twin Falls Police Department | Intro to policing, history of TFPD, tour |
| September 10th, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Twin Falls County Range | SWAT Team and Bomb Squad |
| September 17th, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Twin Falls Airport | EVOC and Traffic Stops |
| September 24th, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
| CSI - Canyon Building | Firearm Simulator
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| October 1st, 2025 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
| Twin Falls Police Department
| Patrol, Dispatch, K-9 Officer |
| October 8th, 2025 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
| Twin Falls Police Department
| CID and Evidence Collection |
| October 15th, 2025 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Twin Falls City Hall | Graduation |
