Geneva residents interested in learning how police officers keep the community safe are invited to register for the City’s 2025 Citizen Police Academy.

The free program will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 6 to Dec. 11, at the Geneva Police Department. The academy provides participants with an overview of the department and a behind-the-scenes look at police operations.

During previous sessions, participants learned about the police hiring process, crime scene investigations, use of force, technology crime, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, drug education, and active shooter response.

Applicants must be 21 years old and be a resident or business owner in the City of Geneva. Applications are available on the City’s website or the Geneva Police Department. Space is limited.

Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to the Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza, Geneva, IL 60134. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 27.

For more information, call Geneva Police Sgt. Brad Jerdee at 630-232-4736 or send him an email.