The city of Sedona invites residents to apply for the Fall 2025 Sedona Police Department Community Police Academy, a free program designed to experience firsthand engagement with the Sedona Police Department, have a better understanding of the department’s role within the community and foster a collaborative relationship with residents.
The eight-week program will be held every Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., starting Tuesday, Oct. 7. It is designed for Sedona residents and business community members, helping to create open communication between the department’s community members and the Sedona Police Department staff. The program also helps police staff gain better perspective on community goals and values.
The course curriculum includes:
1. Patrol procedures
2. Crime scene investigations including fingerprinting and DNA collection
3. Traffic control and regulation including DUI, motorcycle detail and collision
4. Firearms — Saturday
5. Use of force
6. Reporting and investigating
7. Specialty assignments including K-9, Narcotics Detective, School Resource Officer, motor officers, Community Service Officers and Community Service Aids
8. Volunteers
9. Cadet Program
10. Police communication or dispatch
Applications must be received by Monday, Sept. 29. Seats are limited to 15 individuals. Most classes will be held at The Hub, 525-B Posse Grounds Road. However, the first three classes will be held at the Sedona Vultee Conference Room, located at 102 Roadrunner Drive. Those who cannot complete six of the eight classes are asked to wait for the next session.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered for participation. Applications can be obtained at sedonaaz.gov/policeacademy, at the Sedona Police Department front desk, or by emailing Sgt. Raquel Oliver at roliver@sedonaaz.gov.
Contact Sgt. Oliver at (928) 203-5008 or roliver@sedonaaz.gov with any questions.
