Citizens' Academy

Get an inside look at the Edina Police Department through Citizens' Academy!

Join us for this 11-week program, which will give you an informative and interactive look behind the scenes of a the Edina Police Department. Through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on learning, you'll discover the "real" world of law enforcement and how we carry out our mission "To Protect and Serve" on a daily basis.

Some things you'll get your hands on:

  • Mock traffic stops
  • Tour of the Hennepin County Jail
  • Meet on of our award winning K-9s
  • Learn about the Metro Area Drug and Financial Crimes Task Force
  • Proactive defensive tactics
  • Follow the course of a criminal investigation and process a crime scene with a Hennepin County Sheriff's Deputy
  • Get a close look at our SWAT team
  • And much more!

Upon completion of the program you'll receive an Academy polo shirt, a certificate from Edina Police Chief Long and local recognition as a graduate.

The 2013 Academy begins this fall. Check back later this year for more updates!

Classes take place at the Edina Police Department, 4801 W. 50th St., and the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility, 7525 Braemar Blvd.

Registration:

To participate in the EPD Citizens' Academy you must:

  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Live or work in Edina
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Pay a $25 fee

To register fill out the application below and mail to:

Edina Police Department
Officer Brian Hubbard
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN 55424

or stop by the Department today! Class size is limited to 20 people. Applications are accepted in the order in which they are received.

For more information, contact Officer Brian Hubbard, 952-826-1610.

Brochure Download the Brochure About Citizens' Academy
Application Download the Citizens' Academy Application

 

Print

Police Department

4801 W. 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424

Mail@EdinaMN.gov
General: 952-826-1610
Emergency: 911

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Trouble Viewing PDFs?

Many documents on the website are PDFs. Download Free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.

Government Corner

Under state law, a city with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and salaries of its three highest-paid employees. As of Jan. 1, 2013, those positions in Edina are City Manager, $156,043; Police Chief, $129,958; and Director of Engineering, $129,958.

Hot links

Hot links

The City of Edina
4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424
mail@EdinaMN.gov 952-927-8861

© 2013 City Of Edina, Minnesota