The purpose of the Community Police Academy is to help participants become familiar with various facets of the Walla Walla Police Department and gain insight into law enforcement's role in the criminal justice system. 

It's designed to educate the community on the daily work and operations of the Walla Walla Police Department while also giving the department an opportunity to obtain valuable feedback from the community.

2024 Academy

The Walla Walla Police Department is pleased to announce its next Community Police Academy, which will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from October 22nd to November 26th. Participants will spend about three hours in a classroom twice a week 6 weeks. Registration is open until October 9th, 2024 or until the class size limit of 30 is reached.

The Community Police Academy will take place at the Walla Walla Police Department, Juvenile Justice Center, Walla Walla County Superior Court building, and the WESCOM 911 Communication Center.

The Community Police Academy program is free! The academy provides a fun, learning experience and insight into real-world police procedures. Instructors are officers and personnel from the department who are experts in their fields.

 The classroom atmosphere is positive and highly interactive. Students are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics of interest with instructors.

• 2024 WWPD Community Police Academy brochure
• Click this Link to Register - Space is Limited

Application Process

To be considered for the Community Police Academy, applicants must be 18 years old or older and:

• Complete your application and answer the supplemental questions.

• Attach a photocopy of driver's license or State ID Card.

• Signed acknowledgment of the CPA's "Rules of Conduct"

• Signed photo release form

• Must pass a Walla Walla Police Department background investigation. Failure to submit a complete package may result in your application not being considered.