Join the Academy Police Department
Join the Academy Police Department
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Academy Police Department is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Selections Academy.
This highly competitive program is designed for individuals who are serious about pursuing a career in law enforcement and committed to meeting the highest professional standards.
The Selections Academy prepares candidates not just to apply, but to succeed throughout the hiring process and beyond.
The Academy Police Department is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Selections Academy.
This highly competitive program is designed for individuals who are serious about pursuing a career in law enforcement and committed to meeting the highest professional standards.
The Selections Academy prepares candidates not just to apply, but to succeed throughout the hiring process and beyond.
What You’ll Experience
What You’ll Experience
Participants will receive:
Hands-on training
Mentorship
Real-world insight into becoming a police officer
Participants will receive:
Hands-on training
Mentorship
Real-world insight into becoming a police officer
What You Will Gain
What You Will Gain
Through this program, you will develop critical skills and experience, including:
Oral board interview preparation and practice
Resume and cover letter development
Understanding agency recruitment and hiring practices
Public speaking and professional communication skills
Emergency vehicle driving fundamentals
Arrest procedures and officer safety tactics
Radio communication procedures
Report writing, paperwork, and case file preparation
Scenario-based training and evaluations
And more to prepare you for a career in law enforcement
Through this program, you will develop critical skills and experience, including:
Oral board interview preparation and practice
Resume and cover letter development
Understanding agency recruitment and hiring practices
Public speaking and professional communication skills
Emergency vehicle driving fundamentals
Arrest procedures and officer safety tactics
Radio communication procedures
Report writing, paperwork, and case file preparation
Scenario-based training and evaluations
And more to prepare you for a career in law enforcement
Why This Program Matters & How to Apply
Why This Program Matters & How to Apply
This academy is more than training it's a pathway to becoming a competitive, confident, and capable candidate ready to serve. Standards for acceptance are high, and those selected will be expected to uphold those standards throughout the academy.
If you are ready to challenge yourself and take the next step toward a career with the Academy Police Department, we encourage you to apply.
This academy is more than training it's a pathway to becoming a competitive, confident, and capable candidate ready to serve. Standards for acceptance are high, and those selected will be expected to uphold those standards throughout the academy.
If you are ready to challenge yourself and take the next step toward a career with the Academy Police Department, we encourage you to apply.
You must have registered to attend the WLEEA Academy. Prior to applying to this program.
City of Police Academy
Public Safety Through Professional Service
City of Police Academy
Public Safety Through Professional Service
City of Police Academy
Public Safety Through Professional Service
CONTACT
900 Firing Center Road, Yakima WA
8:00AM - 5:00 PM PST
cityofacademypd@gmail.com
*Not an Official Police Site*
CONTACT
900 Firing Center Road, Yakima WA
8:00AM - 5:00 PM PST
cityofacademypd@gmail.com
*Not an Official Police Site*
CONTACT
900 Firing Center Road, Yakima WA
8:00AM - 5:00 PM PST
cityofacademypd@gmail.com
*Not an Official Police Site*