Benicia PD Special Events


Throughout the year, Benicia PD will hold special events to benefit members of our community.  Please see the information below for any upcoming Special Events:

YOUTH CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY

logo for Youth Citizen Police Academy

August 10-August 14, 2026
8:00am - 2:00pm each day

Benicia Middle School, 1100 Southampton Road

Who can attend? - Students entering 7th or 8th grades
(open to Benicia residents or non-residents that attend a school located in Benicia)

 

Spend a week with members of the Benicia Police Department as you actively learn about the following topics:

Alcohol and DUI vision goggles
Arrest Procedures
Criminal Law
Crime Scene Investigation
Dangerous Drugs
Ethics/Character/Intergrity
Equipment demos
Evidence collection
Gun safety (discussion only)
Internet safety/cyber bullying
Operation of a police radar gun
Peer support 
Scenario investigationScenario crime scene
...and "what would you do?" scenarios

Youth Citizen Police Academy documents:

Informational Flyer
Application
Emergency Form
Medication Form
Photo Waiver
General Waiver

BENICIA CITIZENS ACADEMY

photo of citizens academy activity regarding evidence collection

Join us for this 6 week course exploring policing with the Benicia Police Department.  The academy is designed for all Benicia residents and individuals that work in Benicia, 18 years of age and older - at no cost!!

Applications are located using the link below, or can be picked up in the PD lobby.

Monday and Wednesdays (and 2 Saturdays for special training - TBD)
***Typically takes place in August & September --- Check back for Class of 2026 dates

What to expect:

Department Tour
Crime Scene Investigations
Firearm Instruction
Get to know your BPD operations

Please contact Sgt. King a mking@ci.benicia.ca.us or 707-745-3400 for more information.  

Class space is limited so register early to grab your spot in the academy!

Benicia Citizen's Academy APPLICATION


DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY

    CHECK BACK FOR 2027 DATE - event takes place in April every year
    10am - 2pm
    Benicia Police Department, 200 East L Street

This program is anonymous, and all efforts will be made to protect the anonymity of individuals disposing of medications.  No questions or requests for identification will be made.

Law enforcement personnel will be overseeing the surrender process to ensure collection site protocols are adhered to.

All participants must retain possession of their own medications during the surrender process.  Law enforcement personnel will not handle the medications at any time prior to, and during placement into the designated disposal boxes.

Law enforcement personnel will not count, inventory, or log medications being surrendered.

If an original container is surrendered, we encourage you to remove all identifying information from the prescription label.

 WHAT IS ALLOWED FOR COLLECTION:

    Prescription Medication Pills/Capsules (in original container, sealed bag or loosely poured directly into the collection box)

    Over-the-Counter Pills/Capsules

    Pet Prescription Medication

    Liquid Medication(tightly sealed in original container) *Ex: Cough Syrup

WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED FOR COLLECTION:

    Vape Devices or E-cigarettes

    Liquids other than Liquid Medication

    Creams

    Intravenous Solutions

    IV Bags

    Oxygen Tanks

    Nebulizer Machines

    Inhalers

    Thermometers

    Sharps

    Batteries

    Anything that is NOT listed in the "allowed for collection" section