North Charleston Police Celebrates 2026 Spanish Citizens Police Academy Graduates
The North Charleston Police Department honored graduates of its second Spanish-language Citizens Police Academy after an eight-week program designed to deepen community ties and teach core law enforcement topics.
The North Charleston Police Department celebrated the graduation of its second Spanish Citizens Police Academy in 2026. Over eight weeks, participants studied case law, community policing, traffic stops, firearms safety, emergency vehicle operations, building clearance, Force-on-Force scenarios and other aspects of policing, with officers and training staff from NCPD and other city departments volunteering. Graduates are encouraged to act as community ambassadors and sustain the relationships formed with the department; a graduation video is available.