Community Advancement Academy

Sacramento Police Community Advancement Academy (CAA)

Are you interested in learning more about the Sacramento Police Department (SPD)? We are opening our doors and would like to invite you to join us as we expand our partnerships with the businesses in our community. Come participate in an ongoing discussion between community leaders and SPD!

Academy objective

This immersive 5 week "academy" will provide attendees valuable insight on the mission, operations, and work that SPD is doing every day to keep you safe. Hear about what the department is doing to improve safety around businesses in Sacramento. See how we are improving training, transparency, and technology to better serve you. 

The 10th Sacramento Police Community Advancement Academy for Business Partners will begin in 2024.  An exact start date will be announced in the coming months - please check this page regularly for updates!

Topics covered during the academy

The CAA meets every Thursday and covers a variety of topics, including:

  • Q&A with Department Leadership.
  • Panel interview with Chief Kathy Lester - led by community leaders and partners.
  • Learn about SPD's complaint and discipline process.
  • Presentations on business safety, and tips to thrive!
  • Presentations on current crime trends and SPD's violent crime reduction strategy.
  • Tour of our academy and training facility, including hands-on learning of police tactics and procedures, such as the Virtual Reality Trainer.

Questions?

For additional information on this unique and educational opportunity, please see our CAA Flyer or contact our Recruiting Team via email, or by calling us at: 916-234-6112.

Applications

Completed applications for our Community Advancement Academy can be delivered by email, or via US mail or in person to:

Sacramento Police Department
Attn: Backgrounds & Recruiting Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite #100
Sacramento, California 95822-3516

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