Community Safety Academy
The UW-Milwaukee Police Community Safety Academy is a 4-week program designed to provide citizens with a working knowledge of the UW-Milwaukee Police Department. The training runs from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm weekly. This training is designed to show citizens a better understanding of the training that our Officers go through, and the procedures used by our Officers. The UW-Milwaukee Police Department Community Safety Academy is committed to engaging in positive communication, mutual understanding, and support between the Police Department and the Campus Community. Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion at the graduation ceremony.
Citizens Academy Dates:
- Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 from 5:30pm-8:00pm
- Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 from 5:30pm-8:00pm
- Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 from 5:30pm-8:00pm
- Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 from 5:30pm-8:00pm
Location:
UWM Klotsche Center located at 3409 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Some of the law enforcement topics covered in the Safety Academy are:
- Traffic stops
- Defense and Arrest Tactics
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Crime Scene Processing
- Impaired Driving (OWI)
- Station Tour
- Self Defense
Who Can Participate:
- UWM Students/Staff/Faculty
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Have no felony convictions in the last 15 years
The deadline to submit your application is 9/28/26. Upon receipt of all the applications, we will review them and select up to twenty citizens for class. It is our intent to have a very diverse class. Applicants are subject to a background check.
Community Safety Academy Application Form
For any questions related to the Community Safety Academy please contact Lieutenant Alex Ewend at 414-229-4627 or at arewend@uwm.edu.