The Mount Pleasant Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen Police Academy. The Citizen Police Academy offers a unique opportunity for community members to learn more about the operations of the Mount Pleasant Police Department and the daily responsibilities of its officers. The program fosters transparency, strengthens community relationships, and provides insight into the expectations between the community and its police force.
The Academy runs on Tuesdays from September 9 through November 25 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Police Department, 8811 Campus Drive. Participants will engage in classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that reflect a police recruit’s experience during a police academy. Topics will include professional communications, tactics, equipment, crime scene and crash investigations, firearms training, and police vehicle operations.
This program is educational in nature and does not certify participants to perform law enforcement duties. Its goal is to promote understanding, trust, and dialogue between the department and the citizens it serves.
Interested residents can apply by visiting the Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department’s website. Space is limited, so early application is encouraged. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15. Questions regarding the Academy should be directed to Captain David Stroupe.
View the Press Release.
View the Flyer (PDF).