Registration is open for RRPD Citizens' Police Academy

The Rio Rancho Police Department is now accepting applications for the next RRPD Citizens’ Police Academy Class 24-02.

“The goal of the Citizens’ Police Academy is to keep the Rio Rancho Police Department connected with our community. The academy provides citizens with a greater understanding of all of the services and programs the Rio Rancho Police Department has to offer,” Capt. Jacquelynn Reedy said. "Our presenters are officers from different divisions across our agency which are out in the community every day providing the great service we strive for. As citizens learn about our police department, they will have an opportunity to meet the people behind the badge, learn who we are, and what motivates us."

The Citizens’ Police Academy will consist of an in-person, 10-week course, one night per week (6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays) at the Rio Rancho Police Department. The start date is Aug. 13. The course consists of hands-on learning, demonstrations and varying presentations on topics such as: patrol officer response, K9 Unit, SWAT, Criminal Investigations and more.

The academy is open to Rio Rancho residents, Rio Rancho business owners, city of Rio Rancho employees, media personnel or anyone interested in pursuing a career with the city of Rio Rancho. The class will be limited to 30 students. The deadline to apply is Aug. 11.

Citizens interested in attending can apply online at rrnm.gov/cpa or in person at 500 Quantum Road NE.