The Citizens Police Academy is open to Niles residents and owners or employees of businesses within the Village of Niles who are at least 21 years of age. When you have completed the academy you will have a better understanding of what it means to be a police officer and a better understanding of how local law enforcement works. You will also develop a relationship with officers teaching the courses and we hope a better relationship with the Niles Police Department. In doing this we hope that as citizens who work, live, and play in Niles, you will help us to reduce crime and help us to solve problems and issues in our village.