The Burlington Police Department is proud to announce that its annual Community Academy  will take place beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2024 and continue each Wednesday from  6 pm to 9 pm for six weeks, through February 7, 2024. 

Community Academy is open to those 18 years old and older, who live in or work in Burlington,  and will meet each Wednesday in the Community Room of the Burlington Police Department  located on One North Avenue. 

Community Academy is a hands-on opportunity to learn about how the Burlington Police  Department operates. Participants are able to interact with our officers, take part in role-playing  scenarios, and discuss the laws, principles, and procedures that guide the daily activities of  Burlington’s police officers. We encourage anyone who would like to know more about our  operations to apply. 

Community Academy is taught by Burlington police officers and professional staff personnel.  Participants will learn how Burlington police officers are recruited, trained, and chosen for  specialized policing, and how all officers are trained in a variety of subjects, such as patrol  procedures, use-of-force, K-9, mental health, drug enforcement policy, domestic violence, and  less lethal tactics. 

Applications and additional information are available here. 

For more information or to request an application, please contact Constance Crisp at the  Burlington Police Department by emailing ccrisp@bpdvt.org or calling (802) 540-2365. 

All applications must be received by December 15, 2023. All participants must pass a brief  background check and have no recent misdemeanor or felony convictions.