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:

BENICIA CITIZENS ACADEMY

Join us for this 10 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.

    Wednesdays, August 19 - October 21, 2026      
    6:30pm-9:30pm
    (plus 2 Saturdays for special trainings - 9/12 & 9/18)
    Location: Varies; Participants will be provided with location prior to start of academy  

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 707-745-3411 for more information.  

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

Benicia Citizen's Academy APPLICATION
--The 2026 Class is FULL!  Please email Sgt. King at the email above if you would like to be added to the interest list for 2027.

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

YOUTH CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY

August 2027 (check back in June 2027 for dates)
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:

Youth Citizen Police Academy documents:

Informational Flyer
Application
Emergency Form
Medication Form
Photo Waiver
General Waiver