Citizen's Police Academy 
Twice a year, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police sponsors an opportunity for High School students in the Pittsburgh community to become closely acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the Police Bureau. All interested persons must complete an application and give permission for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police to conduct a background check to determine if they have a criminal record.
The next CPA session will begin Tuesday, February 6, 2018
All CPA applications must be received by February 2, 2018.
Student Police Academy
Likewise twice a year, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police sponsors an opportunity for High School students in the Pittsburgh community to also become closely acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the Police Bureau. The Pittsburgh Student’s Police Academy (SPA) brings the police and Pittsburgh’s high school community closer together in a setting that offers a sample of police training to each participant.
The next SPA session will begin Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
All SPA applications must be received by Friday, March 9, 2018.
For more information, check out the original City website posting at