Civilian Police Academy

Beginning Thursday, October 17, 2024, and for 10 sessions, the Winthrop Police Department will be offering its Civilian Police Academy to Winthrop residents age 18 and over.

Winthrop Officers will instruct classes on subjects such as domestic violence, police exploring, motor vehicle law, patrol procedures, accidents, firearms, critical incidents, implicit bias, gangs, juveniles and narcotic enforcement, prevention, and treatment, and many other topics relevant to police work. The academy will also include a police
ride-along.

This class experience is designed to bring citizens into the station and give them a clear picture of what it’s like to be a Winthrop Police Officer. Citizens will learn a great deal about all aspects of police work and leave with a true representation of life as a police officer.

Classes will be held on Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 9:00pm for 10 sessions starting on Thursday, October 17, 2024 and running until January 16, 2025.  There will be no class on:

Please complete the online form below or download and sign the Civilian Police Academy Application (Most communication is done through email so please make sure email is written clearly). You may drop it off at the front desk of the police station or mail it to:

Winthrop Police Department
C/O Deputy Chief Stephen Rogers
3 Metcalf Sq,
Winthrop, MA 02152

Classes are limited to 20 students, We will notify you by email as soon as possible.

Please feel free to contact Deputy Chief Stephen Rogers with any questions at (617) 846-1212 ex:2940 or srogers@town.winthrop.ma.us