Deadline for Applications Is Feb. 5

HENDERSON, Nev. (Jan. 5, 2026) — The City of Henderson Police Department is now accepting applications for the upcoming Citizens Academy. The 12-week academy meets each Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is expected to run from March. 3, 2026, through May 19, 2026.

The goal of the Citizens Academy is to build a bridge between citizens and the police department which serves them. During the program, citizens experience a condensed version of the actual police academy.

Graduates of this program gain a unique insight into the life and training of a law enforcement officer. Some of the topics covered are as follows: radio and communication training, community policing, use of force, gang enforcement, crime scene investigation, detention center procedures, criminal justice overview, domestic violence, and criminalistics.

Applicants must live or work in the City of Henderson, be at least 18 years old, and have no felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor convictions. The department holds two Citizens Academies each year, and space is limited.

Visit the Citizens Academy Application page to apply and learn more.