Citizens' Academy

Citizens Academy        

The Citizens’ Academy is designed to engage with members of our community and invite them to learn more about the Manitowoc Police Department.  Academy classes will be instructed by personnel of the Manitowoc Police Department, who will be open, honest, and candid about their duties and experiences as law enforcement officers.  Class discussion will be encouraged.  Classroom lectures will be kept to a minimum to maximize the “hands-on” practical exercises.

Topics that will be covered during the Academy will include Police Department Operations, Use of Force, Firearms, Traffic Stops, O.W.I., Investigations, Building Searches, Crime Scene Investigations, Internet Sex Predators, Drug Awareness, Drone Demo, Human Trafficking, and Courtroom Testimony.

 The goal of the Citizens’ Academy is to provide graduates with a working knowledge of the Manitowoc Police Department and to strengthen community support and involvement with the department.  

Check back for information regarding the 2026 Citizens Academy class.