The Evans Police Department is proud to host the 2024 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) for local residents. The CPA works to promote community partnerships by engaging Evans citizens in the practices of the local Police Department and has done so since 1997. This informative program is an eight-week experience that provides insight to the public about Police Department responsibilities and internal operations. The CPA is designed to open channels of communication between citizens of Evans and their law enforcement officers. It is also a means by which citizens can develop an understanding of the PD's role in their community. The CPA's objective is not to make officers out of citizens but rather to enlighten citizens with an accurate knowledge of the Evans PD's responsibilities and functions.

This eight-week course - taking place each Wednesday evening from August 28th through October 30 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Evans Community Complex - will provide participants with an in-depth overview of all things policing. The course is both interactive and informative and provides hands-on experience with everything ranging from crime scene investigations to traffic enforcement to accident investigations to SWAT Team operations. We will also cover the use of police drones and their applications to crowd control, search and rescue, and suspect pursuit. There will be a Saturday morning at the firing range where participants can enjoy target practice - no experience needed, our officers will train you on how to safely and confidently handle a firearm - as well as learn the means of less lethal force. This course is highly informative and FREE OF CHARGE while giving our local residents a chance to learn about and built a relationship with our law enforcement officers who are here to protect and serve you. 

If you're interested in this amazing program, give our Community Relations Administrator, Teresa McClatchey, a ring at 970-590-1504 or email tmcclatchey@evanscolorado.gov.