The Winder Police Department offers a Citizen Police Academy twice a year to members of the Winder community. The academy consists of various classes taught over a to-week period to familiarize the community members of Winder with police work and how the community can help prevent crime through a partnership with the Police Department.

The academy offers classes that are hands-on so that the students may participate first hand in what police officers do. There are Ride-A-Longs with the officers on patrol and a Shooting Ranges Day where students will be able to shoot at targets in the same firearms course that officers must go through.

Students will be given helpful information on daily safety issues in the community members' lives: what to do if you suspect your child is abusing drugs, how to spot gang activity or gang members, tips to keep your family safe, what to do if you have been a vitcim of crime, how to keep your home and car safer from thieves, and what to do if you have witnessed a crime.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lt. Dennis Dorsey, Citizen Police Academy Coordinator, at (678) 425-6843 or at ddorsey@cityofwinder.com.

Citizens Police Academy Application

Anyone wanting to participate in the Citizens Police Academy must fill out and submit an application.

Download Application for Citizens Police Academy