Your Chief of Police invites you to register for the Community Academy, a free 9-week session sponsored by the Beaverton Police Department designed to give area residents first-hand information about how their police department works in an academy setting. The goal of the program is to partner community members and police to fight crime together.
One academy session is held in the spring and another in the fall. Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
How to Apply
To take part in the academy, please complete an application.
Upon successfully passing a background check and class availability, applicants will be contacted with specific class dates for their academy session.
Session Information
The instructors are officers and personnel from the Department who teach in their areas of expertise. Each has years of training and street experience. Topics may include:
Community Policing
Criminal Investigations
Firearms
K-9 Program
Patrol Functions
Recruiting and Hiring
School Resource Team
Search and Seizure
Tactical Negotiations Team
Traffic Enforcement
Use of Force
Volunteer Program
Contact Us
For additional information regarding the Community Academy, call 503-526-2352 and press 7 to speak to the Community Resource Officer or email beavertonpolice@beavertonoregon.gov.