# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Citizens’ Academy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens’ Academy. This free program is designed to give participants an opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office.

The Academy begins Tuesday, September 8, and runs for ten sessions through Tuesday, October 27. Classes meet Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with two additional Saturday sessions on September 26 and October 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Most classes will be held at the Sheriff’s Office in downtown Corvallis.

Throughout the program, participants will gain firsthand insight into the challenges, responsibilities, and accomplishments of the BCSO. Most sessions are led by sworn deputies who share their professional experience and expertise.

The Citizens’ Academy covers all facets of the Sheriff’s Office, including law enforcement operations, emergency management, search and rescue, parole and probation, jail operations, and the agency’s support and command functions.

The program is designed for adults, but will accept applicants ages 14 to 17 when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and with a signed consent form.

Applications are due September 3, 2026. Space is limited, so early applications are encouraged.

Applications are available online at https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/citizens-academy/ or in person at the Law Enforcement Building, 180 NW 5th St., Corvallis. 

For more information, contact BCSO at 541-766-6858.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/corvallis/2026-citizens-academy/200030476546032
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Corvallis
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 180 NW 5th St, Corvallis, OR, United States, Oregon 97330
- **lat**: 44.56575
- **long**: -123.26299
- **full address**: 180 NW 5th St, Corvallis, OR, United States, Oregon 97330

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Citizens  Academy being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Citizens  Academy takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 180 NW 5th St, Corvallis, OR, United States, Oregon 97330.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Citizens  Academy?
  - **A:** 2026 Citizens  Academy is organized by Benton County Sheriff's Office.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Citizens  Academy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Corvallis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Citizens  Academy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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