How to sign up for Naperville police academy

Naperville residents can now apply to join the Citizen Police Academy, a 10-week course starting on March 6.

The spring session will include classroom lectures, discussions and hands-on demonstrations focusing on the Naperville police department’s patrol, investigations, forensics and special response operations, among others.

The academy “is an excellent opportunity for a behind-the-curtains peak at how the police department in Naperville does business,” Police Chief Jason Arres said in a statement. “The class allows residents to see what the day-to-day looks like for our personnel, and it introduces them to the many different ways we are working to protect and serve our community.”

Classes are free and will run every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. until May 8. Applications are due by Jan. 31 and will be considered in the order they are received.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must either reside or work in the city. A criminal background check is conducted on each applicant.

To apply, print and complete the Citizen Police Academy application and waiver found at naperville.il.us/cpa and return the signed documents to Jim Pacetti by email at PacettiJ@naperville.il.us, at fax number (630) 305-7004, or through the mail or in person at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540.