Southampton Town Police Gear Up For 2025 Civilian Academy

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Southampton Town police are now recruiting for the 2025 Civilian Academy.

The popular Civilian Police Academy is an educational program, which invites Southampton Town residents to receive specialized training given at police headquarters for the purpose of bringing police and the community closer together, officials said.

"It opens up the lines of communication and builds trust between the police and the community," police said. "The Civilian Academy dispels misconceptions as to how the police department operates and lets the public have a better understanding of what their police can and cannot do."

For those considering applying but unsure if they can meet requirements, police assure that there is no physical component to the program.

Classes are held on various topics including laws of arrest, search and seizure, use of force,
driving while intoxicated, narcotics enforcement, domestic violence, investigations, and gangs.

Additionally, students have the option of riding along with police officers from the department for a tour of duty and attending a demonstration at the Police Firearms Range & Emergency Vehicle Operations Course.

The Southampton Town Police Department is holding the 2025 Civilian Academy beginning on January 16, 2025. The Academy will run for 16 weeks, one night per week, beginning at 6 p.m.

Seats are limited and Southampton Town residents will be given priority; however,
consideration for non-town residents will be made pending the availability of seating.

To apply please contact Lt. William Kiernan via email at wkiernan@southamptontownny.gov or
call 631-702-2232. A short application will be emailed or mailed upon request. Or
utilize the QR code from the flyer below.