Spring Hill residents can get a hands-on look at police work through the department's next Citizens' Police Academy, which runs from January through March 2027.
The Spring Hill Police Department announced the upcoming session, which holds classes on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m., as first reported by Maury County Source. The program mixes classroom instruction with practical exercises.
Topics vary by session but can include Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement, criminal investigations, active shooter response, the Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) and firearms training and safety.
The city's Citizens' Police Academy page also lists subjects such as department organization, use of force, patrol operations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation, and communications.
Practical exercises include traffic stops, building searches and firearms familiarization, according to the city's program page. Participants also have the opportunity to ride along with an officer.
Only 16 spots are available.
The academy is open to anyone 21 or older who lives or works within Spring Hill's city limits. People outside city limits may apply, but the department gives priority to those within the municipal boundary.
Mayor Matt Fitterer announced that registration for a previous Citizens' Academy session was open during the March 2, 2026, Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. At the board's June 1, 2026, meeting, Aldermen Hartwell and Wernert led a recognition of that session's graduating class.
Interested residents can apply online through the city's website. For questions, the department lists C.O.P.S. Officer Michael Stewart as the contact at [email protected].
