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Registration is now open for the Oswego Police Department’s 2025 Citizens Police Academy.
The upcoming session will begin on Feb. 19. Classes will be held from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday for 13 weeks in the Community Room at the Oswego Police Headquarters, 3355 Woolley Road.
Class size will be limited to a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 20. Eligible applicants must be 18 years of age and reside in, own property, or operate a business within the village.
During class, students will learn various functions and duties of the police department and its officers. Patrol operations, investigations, crime scene investigation, DUI enforcement and criminal law will be some of the topics that are covered.
Graduates of the class are eligible to join the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association. The class is designed to promote better communication between residents and the police department by fostering a better understanding of the needs of law enforcement and the community.
Applications can be picked up at the Oswego Police Headquarters or completed online at oswegoil.org/CPA.
The application deadline is noon Feb. 14 Questions may be directed to Officer Ben Hackl at (630) 551-7382 or Deputy Chief Drew Santa at (630) 551-7300.