The Community Academy for Spring, 2025 has just finished. Stay tuned for when the next Community Academy will occur.
The academy is designed to acquaint participants with their police department, give them a better understanding of law enforcement's role in the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the many challenges facing law enforcement today.
Due to the sensitive nature of some subjects being presented in the Des Moines Police Academy, a criminal history background check will be conducted on all individuals applying for attendance.
Applications will not be considered for:
- Persons under the age of eighteen (18).
- Persons who are not Des Moines residents or Des Moines business owners or attending school in Des Moines.
- Persons with a felony conviction or recent misdemeanor convictions.
The Des Moines Police Department reserves the right to deny attendance to any person if the results of the person's background investigation causes concern regarding the safety, legality or advisability of the person's attendance. Space is limited so register early!