The Springfield Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program that offers citizens insight into how police officers perform their duties and how the department serves the community. Everyone benefits from enhancing citizen understanding of the role and function of the police.

Contact the Citizens Police Academy coordinator Officer Kevin Ashworth at 413-735-1566 for more information. Classes are held at the Springfield Police Training Facility, 299 Page Boulevard. The Academy is open to all residents of Springfield who are at least 18 years of age; there is no cost to attend. Non-residents are encouraged to apply and will be considered if the class does not fill to capacity.  Classes run on Tuesday evenings from 6pm until 9pm. Your attendance is welcome. Fill out the Application form and return it to Officer Ashworth or send an email message with your name, address, phone number and email address to sign up.

The Springfield Citizens Police Academy is available to adults interested in a detailed view of the Springfield Police Department. The police department coordinates classes and discussions each week on the Organization of the Springfield Police Department and its subdivisions, including topics such as History of Policing, Police Academy, Criminal Law & Constitutional Law, Crime Analysis, Emergency Communications (9-1-1/Dispatch), Use of Force, Tasers and Non-Lethal Force, Crime Scene, Forensics, Traffic, K9’s, Domestic Violence, Body-Worn Cameras, Ordinance Unit, Narcotics, Firearms Investigation Unit, Arson, Youth Aide Bureau, Student Support Unit, Stolen Motor Vehicle Unit and Patrol Procedures with special guests throughout the course.

Encourage friends and neighbors to attend and consider becoming a member of your local Beat Management Team in your community.