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Greenville Citizens Police Academy to begin Sept. 8; applications now available
Summary
David Ellis announced a free, 12‑week Greenville Citizens Police Academy running Monday evenings from Sept. 8 through Nov. 24, 2025, covering patrol procedures, investigations, use‑of‑force scenarios, firearms training, and ride‑alongs; applications are available on the City of Greenville website and may be dropped off or mailed to Officer James Hamilton.
David Ellis addressed the council during Citizens to Be Heard to introduce the Greenville Citizens Police Academy and to invite residents to apply. Ellis said the free 12‑week program begins September 8 and runs through November 24, 2025, and will meet on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. He listed topics and hands‑on activities participants will encounter, including patrol procedures, narcotics investigations, juvenile law, accident investigation, use of force, impaired driving simulation, firearms training at the Greenville Police Department range, and ride‑alongs with officers.
Ellis provided application instructions and contact information: applications are available on the City of Greenville website, may be dropped off at the Greenville Police Station, or mailed to Officer James Hamilton at 3000 Lee Street, Greenville, TX 75401. He also gave an email contact in the transcript (jhamilton@cigreenville.tx.us). Ellis described the program as open to residents who live, work or attend school in the Greenville area and noted a limited number of seats and a required background check. The council did not take action on this announcement; it was presented as a public‑engagement opportunity.
