Fishers Police Department Citizens Academy  

The academy is an opportunity for the community to participate in police-style training through a 14-week course. Community members learn first-hand how the Fishers Police Department works.

Training topics include criminal law, crime prevention, the K-9 program, defensive tactics, and narcotics training. The academy includes demonstrations and training as well as classroom instruction.  

The 44^th session of the Fishers Police Department Citizens Police Academy is now accepting applications. The Citizens Police Academy will be held Wednesday nights from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Fishers Police Department. This session will begin on Wednesday, August 12 and graduation will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The Citizens Police Academy is open to people living or working in Fishers, Indiana. You must be 16 or older to apply and the class size is limited.

The purpose of the academy is to provide participants with an opportunity to better understand the role of police officers and, more importantly, build relationships between the officers and the community. Officers and police personnel will provide an overview of their roles and responsibilities and insight into some of the specialized units within FPD. Topics will include recruiting and hiring, traffic stops, how the K-9 Unit works within the agency, the role of the Fishers Dive Team, the role of the Emergency Response Team, how Crime Scene Investigators process scenes, and much more. Attendees will have some classroom instruction and practical role play training.

Each applicant is subject to a background check; advanced registration is required.  Walk-ins will not be accepted. Complete the application at this link,

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019eb700f3c67fedad18fbc84500adfe

Registration is open until July 24, 2026 or until the class fills. Please contact Gerry Hepp with any questions, 317-595-3316 or heppg@fishersin.gov   

Once your pre-registration is received, officers will conduct background checks. Upon acceptance to the academy, you will receive an email from FISHERS, IN with final registration information. Final registration is done through the City’s Viewpoint system.  If you have not used Viewpoint in the past, you will need to create an account. Contact Gerry Hepp for more information. 

Fishers Police Corps

The Fishers Police Corps are graduates of the Citizen’s Police Academy who provide volunteer support and organize social functions for the Fishers Police Department. Learn more about the Fishers Police Corps here.

Fishers Police Department Cadet Program    

The Fishers Police Department Cadet Program is for Fishers residents between the ages of 14 (or currently enrolled in the eighth grade) and 19 (or currently enrolled as a senior in high school) who are interested in a possible law enforcement career. Cadets receive classroom lessons and participate in hands-on training activities which are led by members of the police department to provide Cadets with the skills and qualifications needed in the law enforcement field. In addition, Cadets will receive training in areas such as radio communications, patrol tactics, and crowd control. The Fishers Police Cadets meet two Tuesdays a month during the school year with additional volunteer and ride-along opportunities throughout the year. Cadets must attend 70% of required activities to be eligible for range day, field day, and volunteer opportunities. There is a $100 fee for the Cadet Program.  

Registration for the Cadet Program is closed and will reopen in the Fall of 2026. To access the 2025-2026 calendar click here.

For questions about the Cadet Program, email FPDCadets@fishersin.gov.