Citizen's Academy

Since 1994, The Sioux City Police Department has been holding Citizen's Academy sessions. The goal of the Academy is to promote a better relationship between the Sioux City Police Department and the community. A clearer understanding of a police officer's duties, how the officer carries out those duties, and the end results of the officer's actions will cause a better understanding of police work. The instructors are comprised of Sioux City police officers. These instructors will describe the functions of their position and will be available to field any questions that arise from their instruction.

For more information on upcoming classes, please contact at siouxcitypolice@sioux-city.org. You can also download and print an application.

Download the citizens academy application

Citizen Academy 2025

The next Citizen’s Academy he held Tuesdays starting March 11 to May 20. Class will be held from 6:30 to 9:30. If you would like to apply for the 2025 Citizen’s Academy, download and complete the application and return it to the Sioux City Police Department by February 14. If selected, you will be notified by February 21.

Taking a breath test during drunk driving investigations night.

A participant uses the VIRTRA trainer which project images on a 180 degree screen.

Learning how to handcuff.

Taking a bite from K9 Cash.

K9 Odin takes down a 'perp' wearing a full bite suit.

Participants learn about pursuit driving.

Learning how to react quickly in a car helps keep officers safe while responding to emergencies.

In the driver's seat of the Rescue Vehicle.

She's safe now with all that armor on.

Participants walk into a cloud of smoke from one of SWAT's smoke canisters.

Graduation night for Class 42

Sgt. Judy Kellen discusses the nights plan with the class.

ASAP Night

One of the participants enjoys a beer or two as part of the impaired driver training. Officers with the ASAP unit later had him perform field sobriety tests.