The Citizen's Academy is designed to offer citizens insight into modern-day policing through hands-on training conducted by Eagan Police Officers. 

The training includes information on department history, a tour of the Police Facility, a K-9 demonstration, a review of typical police calls, DUI demonstration, narcotics presentation, laws of arrest, search and seizure, self-defense and use of force simulations. 

The Eagan Police Department's Citizen's Academy runs once a year in the spring and is completed after eight weeks of class.  The Academy is held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 — 9:00 p.m. at the Eagan Police Department.

The 2023 Citizen's Academy:

Wednesday, March 1st

Wednesday, March 8th

Wednesday, March 15th

Wednesday, March 22nd

Wednesday, March 29th

Wednesday, April 5th

Wednesday, April 12th

Wednesday, April 26th 

Participants must live or work in Eagan, must be 18 years old, and are subject to a background check.  The class is limited to the first 25 applicants who pass a background check.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Citizen's Academy.  

For additional information or questions, please contact Crime Prevention Specialist This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at (651) 675-5700 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Citizen's Academy Application