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Join the Citizen's Academy

Citizens Academy classroom session, instructor discussing slide show on overhead monitor

Are you interested in learning about the London Police Service and the duties our officers carry out on the job?

Join our 8-week program designed to let you see firsthand what we do every day. Each week, members of various sections of our service give presentations on their area of expertise.

The Citizen's Academy program runs once a year and is 8 weeks long. All applicants must be able to commit to the full 8 weeks.

This year's Citizen Academy will be held from October 9, 2025 to November 27, 2025.  

Each session is held on a Thursday at London Police Headquarters from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

We will be accepting applications from August 18, 2025 to September 18, 2025.


Those selected to participate will be contacted by one of our members.

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Have no criminal record
  • Pass a background check

Applications will be open from August 18, 2025 to September 18, 2025.

Submit your application here

“Coming to the Police Headquarters to learn more about the London Police Service has been the highlight of my week for the past eight weeks. I have been eager to share my experiences from this Academy with my family and friends, and I can’t recommend this Academy enough to those interested in becoming a police officer.”"The course is very well run, organized, and professional.  Although we are only half-way through the course, I have already learned so much and I am looking forward to the next half."

"All officers showed enthusiasm and a real dedication to what they are doing."

"Personally, I have gained a greater respect of many aspects of policing and how my tax dollars are spent."

"The course was very eye opening.  A lot of areas covered are aspects of policing that most people are not either aware or clear on."

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