The Citizens Police Academy was founded in 2000. The Academy was created to provide an opportunity for residents and business owners to meet and correspond with local law enforcement. Our goal is to help citizens gain a better understanding of how we serve our community, and to help us learn how to better serve our citizens.
Understand police work and have some fun along the way!
All Citizens Police Academy classes are taught by veteran police officers. Several topics covered include; Driving Under the Influence (DUI law & exercise), Crime Scene Investigation, Crime Prevention, Criminal Domestic Violence, Gun Safety, Firearms Simulations, and more! We’ve introduced an optional Saturday class to allow more time for special topics!
Selection Procedure & Requirements
Requirements for participation and completion of the Myrtle Beach Citizens' Police Academy:
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
- Applicants must possess a valid drivers license, with a clean driving record
- Applicants must live or work in Horry County (Myrtle Beach residents are given 1st priority)
- All applicants are required to complete a personal history form
- All applicants undergo a complete background investigation (including driving record & criminal history checks)
- All candidates are required to spend a minimum
of 20 hours with officers (10 hours on day,
evening, or midnight shift, 5 hours with Special
Operations or Beach Patrol, and 5 hours
observing our dispatch/police services desk.)
- Participants must attend 8 out of 10 Citizens Police meetings in order to be considered for graduation
The Chief of Police selects Citizens' Police Academy participants through the application process. Applications for CPA are available at the Myrtle Beach Police Department located at 1101 Oak Street, or, at our Annex located at 3340 Mustang St. on the former Air Force base. *See ‘Selection Procedure & Requirements’ (above) prior to submitting your application. GET AN APPLICATION!
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