Citizen's Police Academy
Our Citizen Police Academy provides the citizens of Marion a hands-on opportunity to learn more about their Police Department and the tasks and services our officers provide each day. Graduates may be eligible to join the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association granting them a special status at the Police Department.
We are looking to start an academy again in March of 2025. If you are interested, please fill out this form: https://marionohiopolice.com/cpa/.
Space is limited, so registration does not guarantee acceptance into the academy.
If you have any questions, please contact Ofc. Caleb Rector at 740-387-2525 ext 1315 or by email at crector@marionohio.org.
Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association
The Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association was founded in 2001. Currently, the association has about 50 members. Members of the CPAAA must have first completed a Citizen’s Police Academy.
CPAAA members will be issued a special ID card that allows them access to a lot of areas and functions not open to the general public. They will be allowed greater “Ride Along” privileges than most people. They will also have the opportunity to volunteer their time that other citizens do not have.
CPAAA serves the community in a variety of ways, including:
- Child ID program
- Vacation Home Checks
- Assist Officers in Ride-Alongs
Block Watch
Block Watch is a program in Marion allowing neighborhoods the opportunity to come together and help prevent and report crime. One of the best tools used to fight crime is a good neighbor. The Police Department can’t be on every corner, so a watchful and alert neighbor is an excellent tool to help direct police officers to suspicious activity and possible crime.