2025 COMMUNITY ACADEMY DATES

The 2025 Community Academy will occur on four consecutive Saturdays: April 26th, May 3rd, 10th and 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm

Application will open on February 28, 2025

Deadline to submit application: March 28, 2025

Applications can be saved and emailed to sheriff-crime-prevention@sonoma-county.org or mailed to ATTN: Emily Fuller 2796 Ventura Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Overview

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Community Academy will provide community members with a behind the scenes, inside look at local law enforcement. The academy is designed to give the public an overview of our office policies and procedures and to engage with Sheriff’s Office staff. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional police academy, but the sessions are not designed to make the participant a deputy sheriff.

During the academy, students will learn about police ethics, communications, drug enforcement and education, criminal law, the correctional system and all of our investigation units including: CSI, Coroner, Violent Crimes, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and more.

Academy classes are taught by Sheriff's executive staff and veteran personnel. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with the Sheriff and staff members. They are encouraged to ask questions and to express their concerns to Sheriff's employees. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office hopes there will be a greater awareness and understanding of law enforcement's role in the community through the education and engagement provided by the Community Academy.

Academy Schedule

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office offers one Spring session of the Community Academy.

Classroom sessions take place at the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office main building, 2796 Ventura Ave., Santa Rosa.

Participant Requirements

Potential Candidates for the citizen's academy must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum age of 18 years

  • Community members must live or work in Sonoma County

  • No prior felony convictions

  • No misdemeanor arrests within the last twelve months

  • Any of the above listed requirements may be waived upon review and approval of the Sheriff

Limited Classes
Enrollment is limited to 25 students or less . Members of civic groups or community organizations are encouraged to apply. The Academy is very popular and most likely will fill up if there are more than 25 applications received by the deadline. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list in the order applications were received.

For more information please call:

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office - Community Outreach Unit CSO Emily Fuller at 565-7398 or email sheriff-crime-prevention@sonoma-county.org.