OTTUMWA, IA — The Ottumwa Police Department will be holding their Annual Citizens Police Academy in February and March of 2023.   The Academy gives citizens an opportunity to learn first-hand about local law enforcement.   The curriculum covers patrol operations, crime investigation, use of force, animal control, drug investigation, and more.  The 2023 Academy will meet every Monday at 6 PM beginning Monday, February 3, with the final session on Monday, March 23.

Registration is now open for the 2023 Citizens Police Academy.  Application forms are available online at cityofottumwa.com or at the Police Chief’s Office at the Ottumwa Police Department.  All completed applications must be turned in to the Police Chief’s Office or email to opd@ottumwa.us by Friday, January 10 before 3:00 PM.  The program is available free of charge.   Class size is limited.  Participants are accepted pending a basic criminal background check.  Persons with questions about the Academy can contact Ottumwa Police Chief Chad Farrington at 683-0629.