Upper Arlington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association HOME Contact Us Business Patrons Memorial Salute Member Resources Memorial Salute Supporting the Upper Arlington Police Division through public service About the Upper Arlington Citizen Police Academy The Upper Arlington Citizen Police Academy is designed to enhance the communitys understanding and awareness of the many law enforcement and citizen safety activities conducted by the UA Police Division each and every day. While taking participants on an educational fun and often exciting handson look behind the scenes of law enforcement work the Police Division seeks to expand its community outreach activities through the program participants. Program objectives include Educate UA citizens on the functions of the Police Division and its programs policies and procedures Enable participating residents to meet many of the men and women who proudly serve the Upper Arlingtoncommunity Enhance communication between citizens and law enforcement Work with previous participants to expand and enhance the Citizen Police Academy There is one 10week Citizen Police Academy session annually from midSeptember to midNovember. Students receive about 30 hours of instruction provided by police officers.