Bozeman Police Department Encourages Applications for Spring 2024 Citizens’ Police Academy

BOZEMAN — The Bozeman Police Department is proud to sponsor the sixteenth session of the popular Citizens’ Police Academy. This free class will meet every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. over the course of eight weeks. The academy starts on March 21, 2024, and will run through May 9, 2024.

“Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a police officer with the Bozeman Police Department? Do you often question why the Bozeman Police Officers do what they do or wonder what challenges the community faces? We aim to answer these questions and more at our Citizens’ Police Academy.  This highly interactive academy fills up fast and has a limited number of seats, so we encourage people to apply soon,” Officer Scott Vongehr stated.

One of the main objectives of the Citizens’ Police Academy is to have fun while fostering stronger communication between the citizens of Bozeman and the police department. It also aims to enhance citizen understanding and awareness of the role of the Bozeman Police Department.  

This will be a hands-on training with an emphasis on student involvement. Classes about the department and criminal justice system will be offered to the students so there can be a better understanding of the services the Bozeman Police Department provides to the community.  Students will learn about the different divisions, such as patrol, detective, and support services, all taught by Bozeman Police Officers. 

Those interested in attending or those with questions can contact Community Resource Officer Scott Vongehr at svongehr@bozeman.net or 582-2969. Applications can be found online at https://www.bozeman.net/departments/police/community-involvement/citizens-police-academy.