Thank you for your interest in our Citizen Police Academy. We are no longer accepting applications for our September through November 2025 fall Session. Please check back in 2026 for information regarding our next class.

Our Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is a free nine-week program that educates Halton residents on policing in their community. Attendees can expect to participate in sessions led by members of specialized units of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), including Drugs, Homicide, Emergency Services, and the Training Bureau.

The program runs twice a year; January through March and September through November and takes place at our Headquarters in Oakville. Registration for each session is open a few weeks before the session is set to run and is announced on our social media platforms.

Session Dates

The Citizen Police Academy will commence on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The programming will run every Thursday for the following 9 weeks with a completion date of Thursday, November 13, 2025. Each session will range from 2-3 hours, with a starting time of either 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. The sessions will be held in-person at HRPS Headquarters, 2485 North Service Rd. W. Oakville.

  • Thursday, September 18, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, September 25, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 2, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Work or reside in Halton region
  • Pass a background security check
  • Be able to attend all nine sessions

Testimonials

"This has been one of the highlights of my adult life. I've learned so much and am enthused to share what I now know. I was fortunate to have been in the first class. Many thanks for the opportunity."

"The course allowed me to understand the hard work it takes to become a police officer. I am also impressed with the community programs that have been created by the Halton Regional Police Service. The officers I met are all nice people doing a demanding job. I feel better knowing they are out there on the frontline for my safety."

"The defense lawyer was informative and I appreciated his opinions on the shortcomings of the justice system with respect to the belief that money talks."

"All of the topics presented were very interesting and the speakers were very knowledgeable."

"I always thought the HRPS did a great job but after the Citizen Police Academy, their marks go up a lot higher. A salute to all the team leaders for a job well done."

Contact Information

For more information about the Citizen Police Academy, contact:

Cst. Allison Theriault
Community Services Unit
Allison.Theriault@haltonpolice.ca