Citizens' Academy 

An interactive program that focuses on educating citizens about the police department’s mission, function, practices, and processes. The Citizens’ Academy brings the police and the community close together in a setting that offers a sample of police training to each participant. This Academy meets one evening each week for 13 weeks. 

D.A.R.E.

Yankton Police Officers stay busy all throughout the year teaching D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to all 5th grade students in Yankton.

Drug Take-Back

If you have unused medication, you can drop it off at the Safety Center Lobby. 

Ride-Along Program

The Yankton Police Department offers individuals who have a genuine interest in law enforcement the chance to experience it first hand by participating in our ride-along program. Anyone interested in participating may contact the Yankton Police Department for more information. Applicants will be selected by signing a waiver of liability then assigned a designated time with a police officer. If interested, complete the Ride-Along Forms, then submit to the Yankton Police Department. 

An online application can also be completed by clicking here.

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