The Greenbelt Community Police Academy (GCPA) will be held on Tuesdays 7 pm to 9 pm, beginning on February 28, 2023 and running through May 9, 2023. Interested persons meeting the below criteria are encouraged to apply for admission.
- Be at least 18 years of age on the day of the first class.
- Live, work, or attend school in Greenbelt (exceptions will be made for UMD CCJS majors - please note on the application you are a UMD CCJS major)
- Have no prior felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions for offenses involving weapons or violence
- Have no misdemeanor arrest within 1 year prior to the first class of the GCPA.
- Miss no more than 1 class
Application Procedures:
GCPA Candidates should send any inquires to Public Information Officer Hannah Glasgow at 240-542-2116 or hglasgow@greenbeltmd.gov or look under the forms section of our website. The entire application must be returned to the Greenbelt Police Department by email, mail, or in person. Candidates will be contacted and advised of the status of their application. To apply, click here.
Class Size:
Class size is limited to no more than 12 students. Classes will be filled on a first come first served basis selected from the pool of qualified candidates. So please apply ASAP.
Attendance:
GCPA students are expected to attend every class. We understand emergency circumstances may arise. If a student must miss a class, every attempt will be made to complete a “make up” class.
Graduation Requirements:
The GCPA have established the following minimum standards for graduation:
- No more than one absence
- Active participation in all classes
- Students must conduct themselves in a manner in keeping with the achievement of those goals
