The Sedona Police Department’s Community Police Academy is a free program designed for Sedona residents and members of the local business community. Its goal is to promote open communication between community members and Police Department staff. This firsthand engagement with law enforcement personnel helps participants develop a better understanding of the department’s role within the community while fostering a collaborative relationship. It also provides police personnel with direct interaction with community members, allowing them to better understand community values and gain perspective on shared goals.

The course curriculum includes:

• Patrol procedures
• Crime scene investigations (fingerprinting and DNA collection)
• Traffic control (DUI, Motorcycle detail, collision)
• Firearms
• Use of force
• Investigations
• Specialty assignments: K-9, Narcotics Detective (PANT), School Resource Officer, Community Service Officer and Community Service Aid positions
• Volunteers
• Explorer Program
• Police Communication

Class Schedule

Duration: 8 weeks
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Start Date: May 6, 2026

The Hub, 525-B Posse Grounds Dr, Sedona, AZ

Additional Location (Optional Range Day):
SPD Firearms Training Facility (Sedona Police Department)

Application

To apply, fill out this application and return to SPD Commander Heather Penner at hpenner@sedonaaz.gov or drop it off at the SPD Lobby, located at 102 Roadrunner Dr. 

Program Details

• Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years or older and either residents of Sedona or members of the local business community
• Application Deadline: April 20, 2026
• Capacity: Limited to 15 participants

Optional Range Day

• Date: May 23, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Led by: Officers Steve Wiiladsen and Jesse Santos
• Activities include: Firearms education, building clearing techniques, and use of less-lethal devices

Contact

For questions, contact SPD Commander Heather Penner at (928) 203-5160 or hpenner@sedonaaz.gov