BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – The Bullhead City Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2027 Police and Citizens Together (PACT) Academy.
“The PACT Academy is designed to give community members a closer look at how their police department operates,” said Community Services Officer Lorrie Duggins. “Through classroom sessions and hands-on experiences, our goal is to create a better understanding of police work while strengthening partnerships within our community.”
Participants will take part in a police ride-along and learn about various aspects of law enforcement, including forensics, SWAT, bomb team, less-lethal tactics, taser, criminal investigations, gangs and narcotics. The program also includes visits to the shooting range and the 9-1-1 dispatch center.
The free, eight-month course meets one night a month, typically from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on a Thursday evening, January through August. Enrollment is limited to about 25 participants, and final approval will be made by the Chief of Police. Applications will be accepted throughout November in the lobby of the Bullhead City Police Department, 1255 Marina Blvd., during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with no felony arrests or convictions and no misdemeanor arrests within the past year. Applications are available at the Police Department lobby or online at www.bullheadcityaz.gov/PACT. For more information, please call 928-763-9200.
