The Cherry Hill Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy returns this January.
The free nine-week program is designed to increase residents’ understanding of police operations, policies and procedures with first-hand experiences. The academy is open to any adult who lives in Cherry Hill, who has not already participated and who has no felony convictions or pending criminal actions at the time of application. Participants must also pass a background investigation.
The academy will meet every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 820 Mercer St., beginning on Jan. 22 and continuing through March 19. Class size is limited to 20 people (first come, first served).
To apply, fill out the online application here: https://www.chnj.gov/FormCenter/Cherry-Hill-Police-9/2025-Cherry-Hill-Police-Department-CITIZ-213?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3yUGa0e3pHAU-xFzCoX5qwMSAhSx8JPTHUiE9yMF-nJKkqPmby3raKtWY_aem_jCedGe3dPTf_CZ6Xdkk6AA
Additional questions can be emailed to Lt. Andrew Spell at ASpell@cherryhillpolice.com