Citizen Academy

Linda Sienko, CCP Coordinator
(775) 325-6927

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12 week (one night a week) course coordinated by the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department, and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. It is intended to give citizens an idea of what it is like to be a law enforcement officer in our community. They receive classroom instruction in topics such as domestic violence, gangs, graffiti, DUI enforcement and drug awareness. Representatives from the K9 unit and the Bomb Squad give demonstrations including use of Tasers and Felony Traffic Stops. Students get to drive police cars, shoot at the law enforcement range and participate in shoot/don’t shoot scenarios. After graduation, they are encouraged to volunteer at one (or more) of the three local agencies.

For additional information contact:

 Linda Sienko at (775) 325-6927 LSienko@washoecounty.us, or

 Kaydie Paschall at (775) 325-6928 kpaschall@washoecounty.us.

Citizen Academy