RRPD Citizen's Police Academy open for registration

RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Police Department is currently accepting applications for its Citizens’ Police Academy Express. The deadline to apply is June 19.

“The CPA Express aims to keep the Rio Rancho Police Department connected with our community in a family-friendly, condensed course offering greater understanding of all of the services and programs the Rio Rancho Police Department has to offer,” the department said in a release. “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 release stated the CPA Express will consist of an in-person, one-week course from 8 a.m. to noon starting June 23 at the Rio Rancho Police Department. The course is comprised of hands-on learning, demonstrations and 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 city of Rio Rancho. The class will be limited to 30 students.

Those interested in attending can apply online at rrnm.gov/cpa or in person at 500 Quantum Road NE, Rio Rancho.