The eight-week program will be held every Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., starting Oct. 7, 2025. It is designed for Sedona residents and business community members, helping to create open communication between the department’s community members and the Sedona Police Department staff. The program also helps police staff gain better perspective on community goals and values.
The course curriculum includes:
- Patrol procedures
- Crime scene investigations (fingerprinting and DNA collection)
- Traffic control and regulation (DUI, motorcycle detail and collision)
- Firearms – Saturday
- Use of force
- Reporting and investigating
- Specialty assignments: K-9, Narcotics Detective, School Resource Officer, motor officers, Community Service Officers and Community Service Aids
- Volunteers
- Cadet Program
- Police communication (dispatch)
Applications must be received by Sept. 29, 2025. Seats are limited to 15 individuals. Most classes will be held at The Hub, 525-B Posse Grounds Rd. However, the first three classes will be held at the Sedona Vultee Conference Room, located at 102 Roadrunner Drive. If you cannot complete six of the eight classes, please wait for the next session.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered for participation. Applications can be obtained at www.sedonaaz.gov/policeacademy
For questions, contact Sgt. Oliver at (928) 203-5008 or roliver@sedonaaz.gov.