Have you ever wondered what policing in Canada is really like? The Owen Sound Police Service Citizens' Police Academy (CPA) is an opportunity for interested community members to take a deep dive into the world of policing operations here in Owen Sound.

The program was launched in 2023 and runs annually for eight weeks, on consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the police station at 922 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound.

Each week different subject matter experts present on such topics as complex criminal investigations, forensic identification techniques, police communications and dispatch, technical surveillance and digital evidence, and the courts and criminal justice system.

The program is free of charge and is open to anyone with an interest in policing and a desire to learn. The Academy size is limited to 20 persons. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, and due to the nature of the course curriculum, a security check will be conducted for applicants. The next Citizens' Police Academy will run from January 15 - March 5, 2025.

Preference will be given to persons who reside or work in Owen Sound, and due to class size limitations not all applicants can be accommodated. Interested persons must complete an application online by clicking on this link: OSPS CPA Application Form

Questions about the program can be directed to Amy Gaviller at 519-376-1234 Ext. 1210, or to agaviller@owensoundpolice.com.