Jackson Police Department celebrates new Citizens Academy graduates

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Police Department (JPD) celebrated another strategy for curbing crime by graduating a new class of community leaders.

Residents graduated from the JPD Citizens Police Academy on August 25, 2025. The program is designed to build trust and understanding between officers and the people they serve.

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The academy gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement operations, including patrol procedures and crime scene investigations.

Graduates said the experience encouraged them to be more engaged and informed citizens…

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