The Citizen’s Police Academy aims to increase citizens understanding of the CPS, its role, daily operations, police limitations and powers through:



Presentations, followed by open discussions with police officers, CPS volunteers and various representatives from specialty units.

Hosted tours of Calgary police facilities.

These presentations provide insight into the diverse nature of policing in Calgary from the various units across CPS.

At the conclusion of the program participants will receive a certificate showing that they have completed the courses.



For those interested in learning more about policing as a possible profession this program could be helpful. Those may benefit from the insight if unsure if policing is for them however the Citizens Police Academy is not used in the CPS recruiting and selection process. Please refer to the Calgary Police Service recruiting page for more information.