Citizens' Police Academy

Experience life behind the badge with MPD's Citizens' Police Academy (MPDCPA)!

The Marietta Police Department offers citizens the chance to experience what it's like to be a police officer through its Citizens' Police Academy. The Academy is a 10-week program that meets once a week for 3 hours.

For information about our next session starting September 4, 2025 please email MPDCPA coordinator Officer Matthew Stasso at mstasso@mariettaga.gov 

If interested, you will need to complete a background application packet and turn it in to our front desk.  You are able to download the packet and complete it at home, but please wait to sign it here at the front desk so it can be notarized.  The forms are located here: MPD CPA Background Packet

Topics

  • Crime analysis
  • Narcotics
  • Special weapons and tactics (swat)
  • Crime interdiction unit
  • Investigative services
  • Traffic enforcement
  • Community response unit
  • Crime scene processing

Sessions

  • Sessions are bi-annual
  • 10-week program
  • Once a week 6 - 9 p.m.

How to Apply

The Academy is open to the public pending a background check. Applications are available HERE or at the front desk of the Marietta Police Department at 240 Lemon Street.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must live in the city limits or business owner in the city
  • Minimum age of 18
  • Must pass criminal history check
  • Must complete an application and be approved

For more information contact the Community Response Unit at 770-794-5356.