Go behind the scenes with the Issaquah Police Department.
Meet the men and women who serve and protect you every day, ride along with a police officer and become a more informed citizen.
Starting in September, our police department will hold a free 10-week Citizens’ Police Academy for adults 21 and older who live or work in Issaquah.
Each course will be taught by Issaquah police officers. In addition to hands-on demonstrations, our interactive courses will cover:
- The art of investigation
- How investigators handle crime scenes
- Stories from our patrol unit
- Partnerships with our local schools
- Issaquah’s 911 dispatch center and jail
- Criminal law
- Tactics officers use when dealing with the public
- Officer safety
The academy will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. every Wednesday from Sept. 9-Nov. 11, 2015, at Issaquah City Hall and Police Department, 130 E. Sunset Way. The application deadline is Aug. 14.
Applicants must have no prior felony convictions, and pass a criminal background check. Apply now.