Special to Iredell Free News

The Mooresville Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2024 Citizens Police Academy.

MPD’s Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide participants with an informative look at the operations of their local police department.

During the academy, students will learn from police department personnel who are experts in a variety of areas such as Special Response Team, K-9, Criminal and Narcotics Investigations, Patrol Operations and Traffic Enforcement. The academy will consist of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on scenarios designed to give the participants a better understanding of the roles, duties, and responsibilities of officers.

The start date for the 2024 academy is March 12 and it will conclude with a graduation ceremony on June 4. Academy sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m.

The requirements for participation in the academy are:
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have no outstanding warrants and no pending criminal charges; and
• Have no prior felony convictions

The academy class size is limited to 15 participants. Priority for attendance is given to Mooresville residents.

The Citizens Police Academy is not intended to train citizens to become police officers but to help raise awareness, understanding, and trust between citizens of the Mooresville community and the department. 

APPLICATION

The Citizens Police Academy application can be found online at mooresvillenc.gov/government/departments/police/community_programs.php or can be picked up at Mooresville Police Department, 2847 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville. Completed applications must be delivered to the Mooresville Police Department by 5 p.m. on March 4.

LEARN MORE

For more information or questions about the 2024 Mooresville Police Department Citizens Police Academy, contact Assistant Chief Dyson or Captain Faust at 704-664-3311.