Case Study: Canonsburg Police Department achieves cost-effective, consistent training and significant savings with Lexipol

Canonsburg Police Department Cost-Effective Training with Results

Canonsburg Police Department, a 17‑officer force serving about 9,000 residents, struggled with inconsistent training due to budget constraints and limited manpower after Chief Alexander Coghill took command. To address the problem, the department selected PoliceOne Academy — part of Lexipol’s training offerings — as a simple, cost‑effective online training solution.

Lexipol’s PoliceOne Academy was implemented by assigning each officer 4–8 hours of standardized online training monthly, completed on regular 12‑hour shifts, replacing many in‑person courses. The change increased training consistency and quality while reducing costs: CPD estimates over $20,000 saved in the next 10 years and reports saving thousands annually in overtime and registration fees.

Canonsburg Police Department

Alexander Coghill

Police Chief