2025 Gulfport Police Department Citizens’ Academy
* As of 01/13/25: Due to insufficient enrollment, we regret to inform you that the 2025 Gulfport Police Department Citizens' Academy has been canceled *
The annual Citizens’ Police Academy, organized by the Gulfport Police Department, commences on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 and ends on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
These weekly classes occur every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participants have the unique chance to gain insights and first-hand experiences into the daily activities of Gulfport police officers and department staff as they deliver police services to the community. The curriculum incorporates a blend of hands-on field trips and traditional classroom sessions.
Classroom instruction and field demonstrations will show the various aspects of law enforcement, including:
- COMMUNITY POLICING
- EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
- FIREARMS SAFETY AND FAMILIARIZATION
- TRAFFIC STOPS
- BUILDING SEARCHES
- TOUR OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY JAIL
- TOUR OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND 911 DISPATCH CENTER
- ON-SITE PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FORENSICS SERVICES CENTER
- K-9 DEMONSTRATION
Applicants must be over the age of 16 and pass a background investigation. Please apply early as there are only limited spots available and they fill up quickly. Preference given to Gulfport residents. For further information, please contact Sergeant Robert Burkhart at 727-893-1028 or email [email protected].
* Due to high demand and limited availability, we ask that all interested individuals take this commitment seriously. Please be aware that missing more than two classes will prevent you from graduating. If you’re ready to engage and learn, we look forward to your participation!
The application deadline was originally scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2025, but it has been extended to Friday, January 10, 2025.
* As of 01/13/25: Due to insufficient enrollment, we regret to inform you that the 2025 Gulfport Police Department Citizens' Academy has been canceled *
The annual Citizens’ Police Academy, organized by the Gulfport Police Department, commences on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 and ends on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
These weekly classes occur every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participants have the unique chance to gain insights and first-hand experiences into the daily activities of Gulfport police officers and department staff as they deliver police services to the community. The curriculum incorporates a blend of hands-on field trips and traditional classroom sessions.
Classroom instruction and field demonstrations will show the various aspects of law enforcement, including:
- COMMUNITY POLICING
- EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
- FIREARMS SAFETY AND FAMILIARIZATION
- TRAFFIC STOPS
- BUILDING SEARCHES
- TOUR OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY JAIL
- TOUR OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND 911 DISPATCH CENTER
- ON-SITE PRESENTATIONS FROM THE PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FORENSICS SERVICES CENTER
- K-9 DEMONSTRATION
Applicants must be over the age of 16 and pass a background investigation. Please apply early as there are only limited spots available and they fill up quickly. Preference given to Gulfport residents. For further information, please contact Sergeant Robert Burkhart at 727-893-1028 or email [email protected].
* Due to high demand and limited availability, we ask that all interested individuals take this commitment seriously. Please be aware that missing more than two classes will prevent you from graduating. If you’re ready to engage and learn, we look forward to your participation!
The application deadline was originally scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2025, but it has been extended to Friday, January 10, 2025.