Citizen's Police Academy

Established in 1991, the Citizen's Police Academy offers a unique chance for community members to gain insight into the Shreveport Police Department's core values, guiding principles, and daily operations. By participating in the academy, citizens can develop a deeper understanding of the department's inner workings and, upon graduation, are encouraged to share their experiences with others. This helps to foster a stronger, more informed community, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement and promoting a community-oriented policing approach throughout the city.

Class Schedules

The Citizens’ Police Academy meets once a week on Tuesday/Thursday nights for eight weeks. Classes will meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and requires a substantial commitment from the citizen. There is no cost for the program. The citizen must provide their own transportation to the different class locations. The citizen should dress casual, due to the practical police operations.

Application Process

An interested citizen will need to fill out the attached application. A selection committee (chief of police and area captains) will select nominees for each class. There will be two or more classes each year. Once the application is filled out it can be emailed to Diana.Sanchez@shreveportla.gov.

Shreveport Police Department
Community Oriented Policing Bureau
ATTN: Lt. Diana Sanchez
430 Travis Street
Shreveport, LA 71101


Guidelines

The Citizen’s Police Academy will automatically disqualify any individual who has at any time one of the following disqualifiers:

  • Alcohol misuse or abuse
  • Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Louisiana
  • Conviction or violation of domestic violence Laws
  • Does not hold a valid state driver's license or valid state ID
  • Excessive traffic violations
  • Falsified information on his or her application
  • Has or had a pattern of abusing prescription medications
  • Sold narcotics or other dangerous drugs (illegal or prescription drugs)
  • Unlawful sexual conduct
  • Used or currently addicted to any illegal drugs to such as marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, inhalants etc. in the past year
  • Any other conduct or pattern of conduct that would tend to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust