During this time, the participants get first-hand knowledge on how the department functions. There are classes on patrol functions, drug awareness, K-9, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, evidence collection, firearms safety and several others. Each participant is encouraged to interact with the different instructors and ask questions about police work that sometimes never get answered. This forum provides a means to increase public awareness and support for the police department throughout the community.

Due to the popularity of the program, it has expanded into the Junior High School and Senior Citizens Center.  

The 44th Class of the Kettering Police Department's Citizen Police Academy graduated April 7, 2010.  The students had excellent reviews, and many commented that they will encourage family and friends to sign up for the next session.  The 48th Class is scheduled to begin February 15, 2012.  Please contact Ptl. Ron Roberts at (937) 296-2458 for information. 

Graduate Reviews

"After meeting many officers, I realized that their training and operation is on a much higher level than many departments.  You make me proud to be a citizen of Kettering.  Thank you for all you do."  ----Tony

"This was a great course.  Please continue to offer it."

"All instructors were great and very informative.  They talked to you like people, not as if they are better than you."