The Citizens Academy is an opportunity for residents and community members to get an inside look at the Ferndale Police Department. In the four-week course, citizens receive hands-on information about multiple aspects of police work and law enforcement, including patrol, investigation, SWAT, policy, philosophy, and operations.

The Academy is an annual month-long program taught by Ferndale police officers, judges, attorneys, and others.

The program will take place every Thursday evening from October 1, to October 22, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Ferndale City Hall. To take part, start by completing our online application for consideration by Monday, September 21, 2026.

The program is free and open to those who live, work, or worship in Ferndale.

For more information, please contact Sgt. Scott Blanchard at sblanchard@ferndalepolice.org.