Police Citizens Academy

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The Medford Police Department's (MPD) Citizens Academy provides community members an opportunity to learn about the duties and responsibilities of our department through classroom instruction and hands-on training.  

Registration for the 2026 program has closed. Stay tuned for information on future sessions!

Session topics include:

  • General Administration and Philosophy of Services
  • Criminal Investigation and Prosecution of Cases
  • Patrol and Traffic Operations
  • Recruitment, Selection, and Training of Police Personnel
  • Use of Force and Personnel Issues
  • Deployment and Tactics of the Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) Team
  • Canine Program
  • Drug Enforcement and Gang Suppression Issues 

Participants must meet the following requirements: 

  • 18 years of age or older by class start date
  • Reside or work in the City of Medford
  • Pass a criminal background check (no felony convictions, no misdemeanor arrests within 12 months prior to class, and no pending criminal case(s)).  A background and screening process is conducted due to the content and nature of the classes being given.
  • Submit the hold harmless agreement and student agreement form(s) with your application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Citizens Academy is not a recruiting tool, nor will it provide any advantage in gaining employment with the City of Medford.

*Due to the content and sensitive nature of law enforcement, the Medford Police Department reserves the right to decline any application submitted for this program.  All documents submitted become property of the Medford Police Department.

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