Kirkland Police Academy to Resume in Fall

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  The Kirkland Police Department is resuming its Community Police Academy for 2026“Kirkland Community Police Academy Returns this Fall Published on August 14, 2026”
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  The Community Police Academy sessions start on September 16“The 2026 Community Police Academy runs Wednesday evenings from September 16 through November 4, from 6 to 9 p.m.”
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  The eight-week program runs Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.“The 2026 Community Police Academy runs Wednesday evenings from September 16 through November 4, from 6 to 9 p.m.”
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  The eight-week program ends on November 4“The 2026 Community Police Academy runs Wednesday evenings from September 16 through November 4, from 6 to 9 p.m.”
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  The academy is held at the police department and other locations as needed“Classes are held at the Kirkland Police Department and other locations depending on the week’s activities.”
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  The academy offers community members hands-on learning about policing“KPD’s 2026 Community Police Academy gives community members a firsthand look at how local law enforcement works through an eight-week, hands-on program.”
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  The academy includes weekly sessions covering patrol“Each week, participants will explore a different area of policing, including patrol, investigations, K9, SWAT and more.”
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  The academy includes weekly sessions covering investigations“Each week, participants will explore a different area of policing, including patrol, investigations, K9, SWAT and more.”
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  The academy includes weekly sessions covering K9 units“Each week, participants will explore a different area of policing, including patrol, investigations, K9, SWAT and more.”
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  The academy includes weekly sessions covering SWAT“Each week, participants will explore a different area of policing, including patrol, investigations, K9, SWAT and more.”
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  Participants must be 21 or older“Applicants must be at least 21 years old, live or work in Kirkland, have no prior felony convictions, and be able to commit to attending the eight-week program.”
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  Participants must live or work in Kirkland“Applicants must be at least 21 years old, live or work in Kirkland, have no prior felony convictions, and be able to commit to attending the eight-week program.”
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  Participants must have no felony convictions“Applicants must be at least 21 years old, live or work in Kirkland, have no prior felony convictions, and be able to commit to attending the eight-week program.”
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  Participants must commit to all eight sessions“Applicants must be at least 21 years old, live or work in Kirkland, have no prior felony convictions, and be able to commit to attending the eight-week program.”
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  Applications close on August 26“To apply, submit an online application by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.”
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  There is a limit of 20 participants“Space is limited to 20 participants.”
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  KPD will conduct background checks before selecting applicants“KPD will review applications and complete a background check before selecting participants.”