Bell Gardens Police Department Community Academy 

The Program:  The Bell Gardens Police Department will be conducting a six (6) week Community Academy designed to give citizens an overview of our Department’s policies and procedures. The classes will be taught by police officers, supervisors and civilian police personnel. Some of the topics include: History of Law Enforcement and of the Bell Gardens Police Department, Patrol Functions and Criminal Law, Records, Dispatch, Neighborhood Watch, Investigations and Use of Force, including scenario training.

Selection Process:  Participants will be selected through the application process. The information on the application will be verified and the approved candidates will be notified. Enrollment is limited to 25 students per class.

Requirements:  Participation will be limited to those who:
• Live or work in Bell Gardens
• At least 18 years of age
• Have no felony convictions
• No misdemeanor arrests in the past 12 months
• Have no current outstanding warrants

Application:  If you are interested in participating in the Community Academy please fill out the below requested information. Due to a limited number of spaces, not everyone may be able to participate in this course.

Name:_____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
Telephone:_________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Date of Birth:_______________________________________
Ever convicted of a felony? □Yes □ No
Any misdemeanor arrests in the past 12 months? □Yes □ No
I consent to a records check of my driving and criminal history. If accepted as a student, I agree to abide by all of the rules and regulations and to have less than two absences during the course.
Signature:_____________________________ Date:_________________

 Submit application by email or in person to:

Bell Gardens Police Department
7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
communityacademy@bgpd.org

Download English Application:  Community Academy flyer 2022

Download Spanish Application:  Community Academy 2022 flyer- Spanish