The Academy is open to everyone who meets the criteria listed below. It would be of special interest to those who live or work in City of Hobbs. The 20 member class fills up quickly and a waiting list is established for anyone who cannot be placed in the immediate class. Interested candidates for the Citizens’ Police Academy must meet the following criteria:

Minimum age of 18 years
No misdemeanor arrests within six months of application
No felony arrests or convictions within five years of application
Excellent character

The Police Department confidentially reviews all applications for approval. The Chief of Police selects Citizens’ Police Academy students based upon the information contained on the application and the background check. A waiting list is established for anyone who cannot be placed in the immediate class.

Students meet every Tuesday. They receive approximately 30 hours of instruction.You will be required to complete a minimum of 2 "ride-alongs" with on-duty Police Officers to graduate the class. The class will also include several "hands on" opportunities. Students completing this course are honored at a graduation banquet the last week of class.

The Police Department believes public opinion and knowledge is essential to continue expansion of the community-policing concept. Opinions provided from citizens will play a vital role in the future of the Police Department.

The more information the public has about the Police Department, the less fears will exist. Many conflicts are caused simply by a lack of understanding, and these could be avoided.

We hope the graduates of the Citizens’ Police Academy take their knowledge into the community, educate others when the opportunity arises, and make decisions that affect the City and Police Department with heightened awareness and better information.

Citizens’ Police Academy Applications may be printed from the Web site, picked up at 300 N. Turner or mailed to you on request.

Please click the following link to view the printable .pdf file.

Citizens Police Academy Application

Please sign and return the completed application to:

Hobbs Police Department Training Unit
Attn: Officer Mike Stone
300 N. Turner
Hobbs, New Mexico 88240