Sedona Offers Free Community Police Program

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The City invites residents and members of the local business community to apply for the

2026 Spring Community Police Academy, a free program designed to experience firsthand engagement

with the Sedona Police Department, SPD, have a better understanding of the department's role within

the community and foster a collaborative relationship with residents. Beginning May 6, 2026,

this program will be held every Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. for 8 weeks. SPD personnel will

have direct interaction with community members to better understand what they value and gain

perspective of community goals. The course curriculum includes patrol procedures, crime scene

investigations, fingerprinting and DNA collection, traffic control, DUI, motorcycle detail and collision,

firearms, use of force, investigations, specialty assignments, K9, narcotics detective, PANT,

school resource officer, community service officer and community service aid positions,

volunteers, explorer program, police communication, applicants must be 18 years of age and must

be either a city of Sedona resident or part of the local business community. Applications are

due by April 20, 2026. Seats are limited to 15 individuals. The program will be held primarily

at the hub, located at 525 p.m. Posse grounds doctor there will also be an optional

range day scheduled on May 23, 2026 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the SPD firearms training facility

led by officer Steve Wilson and Jesse Santos. During range day, participants will learn about

firearms, building clearing and less lethal devices. To apply, fill out the application at www.sedona's.gov

slash police academy and return to SPD commander Heather Penner at Sedona's.gov or drop it off at

the SPD lobby, located at 102 roadrunner drive. Read more stories from the mountain cities on

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