FWPD relaunches its Citizen’s Police Academy for the first time since 2008

The Fort Wayne Police Department is proud to announce the return of its Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) after a seventeen-year hiatus.

News release from the Fort Wayne Police Department:

Fort Wayne Police Department relaunches its Citizen’s Police Academy for the first time since 2008

Fort Wayne, Indiana (August 25, 2025) – The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is proud to announce the return of its Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) after a seventeen-year hiatus. The program offers residents a hands-on look at FWPD operations, from patrol and investigations to K9 demonstrations and CSI techniques.

Dates: Thursdays, October 2nd – November 13, 2025
Location: Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN
Cost: free

Applications will be accepted September 1st through the 18th online.

Space is limited to twenty-five participants.

“The Citizens Police Academy is an important opportunity to build trust, foster transparency,
and create lasting partnerships with our community. We want our residents to see not just
what we do, but why we do it — and how we can work together for a safer, stronger city.” –
Chief Scott Caudill.

Click here for more information or to apply.

 

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