T - Training and Instruction

Apply for enrollment in the Citizen Police Academy. Learn the reality of what it takes to keep the community safe.

  1. 1 Citizen's Police Academy exploring the armored truck.
  2. 2 Citizen's Police Academy exploring the armored truck.
  3. 3 Citizen's Police Academy members get to try on the bomb squad suit.
  4. 4 Citizen's Police Academy learn about the crime investigation process.
  5. 5 Citizen's Police Academy learn about the crime investigation process.
  6. 6 Citizen's Police Academy learn about the crime investigation process.
  7. 7 Citizen's Police Academy learn about the crime investigation process.
  8. 8 Citizen's Police Academy learn about the crime investigation process.
  9. 9 Citizen's Police Academy learn about the crime investigation process.
  10. 10 Citizen's Police Academy class of Spring 2023

The Citizen's Police Academy (CPA) is an eight-week course developed to acquaint individuals with the activities of the Billings Police Department. Classes meet on Thursday evenings for eight consecutive weeks from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Billings Police Department Training Facility, which is located at 4810 Midland Road. Sessions take place in the spring and fall. 

The PD typically opens the application process in January and August. 

Click here to check on the academy's information page to find out when you can apply.