Burien and SeaTac residents are encouraged to sign up for this free program, designed to increase understanding between residents and their police departments. Application Deadline is March 7, 2025.
The Community Police Academy is designed to increase understanding between residents and their police departments through public education. The program is free for anyone over 18 years old who lives or works in Burien or SeaTac with no prior felony convictions. All applicants must pass a criminal history background check.
The Academy spans nine weeks, and participants learn about a wide range of topics, including:
- History of the department
- Hiring and recruitment
- Early intervention and crime prevention
- Overview of major crimes, street crimes, and gangs
- Patrol procedures
- Use of force
- K-9 unit
- Major accident response and reconstruction
- Firearms training and bomb disposal
- Overview of police explorer program
2025 Community Police Academy
Classes are held on Thursday nights from 6–9 p.m. The academy runs from March 20 to May 15, 2025.
Application
To apply, please fill out an application and email it to michiko.wilson@kingcounty.gov.
The application deadline is March 7, 2025.
Questions? Contact CSO Michiko Wilson at michiko.wilson@kingcounty.gov.
CONTACT US
Michiko Wilson, CSO
Burien Police Department
michiko.wilson@kingcounty.gov
14905 6th Ave SW
Burien, WA 98166
Ph: (206) 255-5528
Information on this program may be found at City of Burien website:
https://www.burienwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=11046019&pageId=11804146
Photos from 2024 Community Police Academy
(Photos by 2024 attendee Katie Kresly/Burien.News)
