The Sterling Police Department has extended the date that we are accepting applications for this year’s Citizen’s Police Academy until Wednesday, September 3rd. The sessions will begin on September 9th, 2025, to be held on Tuesday of each week from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The seven–session academy will be an informative look at modern day policing practic- es within the Sterling Police Department and will cover the following topics:
Department Structure
A Day in the Life of a Police Officer
Millie Sterling Comfort Dog
Traffic and DUI Enforcement
Crime Scene Investigations
Shooting Simulator
This is a free program and is an example of community policing efforts by the Sterling Po- lice Department. Space will be limited. Persons interested may apply online at sterling- il.gov. Anyone with questions may contact Community Service Officer, Mary Toth, at 815- 632-6613 or at [email protected]. The deadline to apply is September 3rd
