The Citizen Police Academy provides local residents with an inside look at local law enforcement operations and challenges. The purpose of the Academy is to develop positive relations between the police and the community through education. Participants will learn about various aspects of the department from officers and personnel.
Citizen Police Academy
Tuesdays
Dates: March 21, 2023 to May 16, 2023
6:00-8:30 pm FREE
Schedule
WEEK 1 & 2
Welcome & Introduction
Administrative Address
Criminal Investigations
Patrol Division
Tour of Police Department
Emergency Communications (Dispatch)
Gang Activity/Narcotics & Drugs
WEEK 3 & 4
SRO Program/Juvenile Law
Homelessness/Addiction Response
Community Response Team
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Crisis Intervention Team/Mental Health
WEEK 5 & 6
Crime Scene Processing & Fingerprinting
Polygraph Operations
Defensive Tactics
Officer Requirements & Hiring Process
Patrol Functions/Paperwork
WEEK 7 & 8
Court Proceedings/Law of Arrest
Victim/Witness Program
Volunteers in Policing Program (VIP)
Police Driving/Pursuits
K-9 Demo
Week 9
Officer Survival
SWAT
Firearms Demo
WEEK 10
Graduation and Dinner
Volunteers in Policing
Graduates are eligible (but not required) to apply to become a member of the Volunteers in Policing Program.