City of Wheaton, IL
Apply for 2026 Citizens Police Academy
The Wheaton Police Department is accepting applications for its 10-week Citizens Police Academy, a chance for community members to learn the inner workings of police operations, practices and objectives. Classes will take place from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 25 through Oct. 27, 2026 at the Wheaton Police Department, 900 W. Liberty Drive, and nearby locations.
The academy will consist of classroom instruction, interactive discussions, and hands-on practical exercises focusing on various aspects of police work, including investigations, forensics, patrol response, traffic stops, specialty teams, critical incidents, and more.
To be eligible, individuals must be at least 21 years old and live or work in the City of Wheaton. All applicants will be subjected to a criminal background investigation. The academy will be limited to 20 individuals.
Applications are due by June 12. You can apply through the City’s website at www.wheaton.il.us/cpa, or mail your application to the Wheaton Police Department, Attn: Officer Seth Berlin, 900 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187. The Wheaton Police Department will notify citizens if they have been accepted to the academy by Aug. 1.