Carson City, NV - The Carson City Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the highly anticipated 2026 Citizens Academy. The 2026 CCSO Citizens Academy will commence on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and continue through Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the CCSO, located at 911 E. Musser St., Carson City, NV 89701.

Rules and Requirements:

1. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
2. A Criminal History check will be completed on each participant.
3. Participants are required to wear appropriate clothing attire. (Business casual)
4. Participants are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

   Failure to comply may lead to dismissal.

5. Participants are not permitted to carry weapons at the Citizens Academy.
6. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Priority consideration will be given to persons living and/or working within Carson City.
7. Participants are highly encouraged to attend all twelve (12) classes.

Applications can be picked up in person at CCSO, located at 911 E. Musser St., or downloaded from carsoncity.gov/citizensacademy and submitted to Rob Rikalo at rrikalo@carsoncity.gov. Limited seating available; early submission is highly recommended. The program is limited to 25 participants, ensuring an intimate and engaging learning experience for all.

Citizens Academy Application