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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SPRING 2023 APPLICANTS

Educating to Explore Behind the Blue Line

Citizens Police Academy

Throughout a 12 week training period, students will be given 38 hours of classroom instruction along with 10 hours of operational training. Live demonstrations, detailed presentations and hands-on learning allow for each session to deliver a memorable experience for our students.

EXPLORE CURRUCULUM

Spring 2023 Session

 The Spring 2023 Citizens Police Academy will begin on Wednesday, Match 8, 2023 and will be held every Wednesday from 6PM-10PM until Wednesday, May 24th at the PCSO Training Center on Coit Rd. Throughout this period, students will be given both classroom and hands-on training.

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Once you have downloaded, printed, and completed your application (click here to download), you must upload a copy and submit it through the portal below. Class space is limited, so all applicants will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis.

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Am I Eligible to Join?

The Portage County Sheriff's Office Citizens Police Academy is open to those who live or work full time in Portage County. For the safety of our instructors and students, background checks will be run on all applicants prior to approving enrollment.

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Once the application portal opens, you will be eligible to submit your enrollment application. Remember, each student needs to fill out their own application.

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Once your application is received, for the safety of our instructors and students, a background check will be performed on all applicants.

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If your application is approved, you will be notified via text and email. Those with questions should contact PCSO on Facebook.

Course Highlights

Range Night

K9 Demonstrations

Range Night

Enjoy a night on the range where students are able to put their classroom training to use during this hands on experience to understand firearm handling and safety. 

Jail Tours

K9 Demonstrations

Range Night

Take a tour inside the Portage County Jail to learn about the inner workings of our corrections division.

K9 Demonstrations

K9 Demonstrations

K9 Demonstrations

Get up close and personal with our K9 Unit as they perform live demonstrations to showcase their skills in drug interdiction and subject apprehension. 

Core Curriculum

- Jail Operations
- Medical/Drug Education
- Transport of Prisoners
- Court House Security/Operations
- Civil Service of Process
- Sheriff Sales/Civil Service of Process
- Patrol Operations/Marine/K-9
- 911/Dispatch
- Training/Use of Force
- Investigative Operations/Fraud Scams
- Drug Task Force
- Sex Offender and Arson Registration
- CCW Registration
- Warrant Service

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