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Community Academy
Participants in the citizens academy

Community Academy

What is the Community Academy?

The Community Academy is a 23-week course providing an overview of various law enforcement topics. The program explains the different aspects of law enforcement work using classroom discussions and hands-on demonstrations. The Community Academy offers community members insight into how Sheriff’s deputies perform their duties and how the Sheriff’s Office serves the community.

Course Description

The Community Academy is not an accredited law enforcement certification program but is designed to provide residents insight about the internal workings of the Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement in general.

Instruction consists of one 3 1/2-hour class each week for 23 weeks, and a final graduation ceremony. Classes are limited to 25 students View the schedule for the Community Academy.

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Course Curriculum

  • Traffic Enforcement/DUI
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Family Abuse/Juvenile Procedures
  • Victim Assistance and Restorative Justice
  • Identity Theft / Forensic Cyber Investigations
  • Personal Safety and Defensive Tactics

An integral part of the Academy is active participation in the dynamic training modules. These simulations provide an opportunity for a unique “hands-on” learning experience in tactical decision making and self-defense.

Who May Attend the Academy?

  • Community members that are 18 years of age or older
  • Residents with no prior felony convictions
  • Community members with no misdemeanor convictions within the year prior to application
  • Have not attended our Community Academy in the previous 3 years. Your application will be considered after 3 years pending academy requirements; first time applicants will be given priority.

Local police record, driving history, and criminal histories will be checked prior to approval.

When and Where is the Academy Held?

  • The next Community Academy will start in Fall 2025.
  • View the schedule for the Community Academy
  • Sessions will be held at the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters located at 5600 Flatiron Parkway, in Boulder Map and directions.

How Do I Apply to the Academy?

  • Download an Application Form
  • An application may be sent to you by contacting Academy Coordinator Dan Hershman at: dhershman@bouldercounty.gov.
  • Applications are currently not being accepted.
  • Cost for the Academy is $30 per person, which covers the cost of a polo shirt and Academy notebook. If you are accepted to attend the Academy the $30 fee must be paid to Academy Coordinator Dan Hershman.

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Contact Us

Sheriff's Headquarters

5600 Flatiron Parkway
Boulder, CO 80301
Directions
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Main: 303-441-3600

Email bcso@bouldercounty.gov

Boulder County Jail

3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Directions
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Main: 303-441-4600

Communications Center

3280 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Directions
Non-Emergency:
303-441-4444

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