OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Police Department will be holding their Annual Citizens Police Academy. 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 2024 Academy will meet every Monday at 6 PM (with an exception of Monday February 19th as it is a city holiday) beginning Monday, February 5, with the final session on Monday, April 1.
Registration is now open for the 2024 Citizens Police Academy. Application forms are available online at ottumwa.us 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 12 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.
