The Jackson Police Department and Jackson County Sheriff's Office are accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen Police Academy (CPA). Any interested Jackson County resident is encouraged to apply. The CPA is aimed at residents wanting to gain firsthand knowledge of the daily operations and procedures of local law enforcement.
Some of the topics covered will include: Police K-9, firearms instruction, narcotics investigations, and use of force applications. Participants will have an opportunity to ride on patrol with an officer, and test their skills at the shooting range with a firearm instructor. Successful applicants will meet for ten consecutive Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The anticipated start state of the academy is Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Applications are available at the Jackson Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office or online. The deadline to submit applications is Saturday, March 1, 2025. Applications are to be submitted to Sgt. Kruso at the Jackson Police Department, 216 E. Washington Ave. or Sgt. Stuart at the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 212 W. Wesley St.