Capitol Police announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Spring Citizens Academy. The program is open to residents of the Capitol Complex Improvement District.
The academy will run from April 20 to April 28, meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, with an additional session on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The application deadline is April 15, 2026, and forms are available on the department’s website, dps.ms.gov.
The seven-day course offers participants an inside look at law enforcement duties. Activities include driver education, simulations, a K-9 demonstration, forensic crime scene investigation, and ride-alongs with Capitol Police officers. Attendees will also learn about the department’s operations, including the CCID court and jurisdiction, according to officials.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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