The Peoria Police Department Police Activities League will be presenting the Youth Citizen’s Police Academy to help build relationships with boys and girls entering the seventh and eighth grades in the fall.
The program is intended to introduce students to what the Peoria Police Department is all about. The program is free, all fees are paid for by the Peoria Police Department Police Activities League.
All participants will receive a T-shirt and certificate upon completion of the coursework. On the final day, students will tour …

Thirteen beaming police cadets snapped proudly to attention as their Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy instructors saluted them, marking the end of their 16-week training course and the beginning of their new careers.
“Keep one goal in mind,” criminal law instructor and retired Lake County deputy prosecutor James Olszewski told the class. “Through your actions, earn the respect of your fellow officers … most importantly earn the respect of the people you are serving.”
The 23rd class to complete training in Northwest Indiana was …

Victoria Police – Chief Commissioner Simon Overland has urged people from all cultural backgrounds to consider a career in the police force at a graduation ceremony in Melbourne yesterday. Victoria Police media release
More than 60 police recruits graduated at the Victoria Police Academy yesterday morning and now they want more people to join them following this week’s commitment by the Government to spend $561.3 million over the next five years recruiting an extra 1700 new police.

“It is fantastic to see people with such …

The law enforcement training academy is no laughing matter especially the first couple weeks, where instructors will try to break you mentally. You’ll come to realize that the police academy is not for the weak. You’ll be on a short leech throughout the academy. If you fail any of the training courses like criminal law, evasive driving, and/or crime scene investigation procedures you’ll be booted from the academy. You will not be given a third or fourth chance to pass exams that you’ve already failed.
“SO how can I prepare for …

The Oswego Police Department will be conducting the next Citizen’s Police Academy from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for twelve weeks beginning March 11. Classes will be held in the Community Room at the Oswego Law Enforcement Center, 3525 US Route 34. Classes are free and size will be limited to 20 participants. Eligible applicants must be 18 years of age, reside in, own property or operate a business within the Village. .
Students will learn various functions and duties of the Police Department and its officers. Some of the topics …

Moose Jaw Police Service’s new K-9 unit has graduated from it’s five-month training program.
Constable Chad Scheske and his German Shepherd Banan along with Constable Jay Sills and his dog “Andy” received certificates for Drug Detection and General duties at the Board of Police Commissioners regular meeting Tuesday at City Hall.
The two German Shepherd are now two years old and are brothers from the same litter born in Washington State. Brian Amm of Canine Resources and Consulting says Shepherd are often chosen as police dogs because of their reliability.
“It’s hard to …

Dayton, Ohio Residents curious about the inner workings of their local police department are participating in Middletown’s first Citizens Police Academy.
About 18 residents and business owners — including former city councilmen Tony Marconi and Chris Amburgey — attended the first of 12 sessions held Tuesday, Feb. 2. The academy is free to those who signed up.
Participants will receive hands-on training in gun safety, operating a radar device and use of force with beanbag guns and Tasers.
Middletown police said the curriculum is similar to a traditional police academy with one exception: …

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will host a Citizen’s Police Academy beginning March 9.
The program will run for 11 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and there will be two Saturday sessions of practical instruction.
Hands-on activities will include exercises using a firearms training simulator and training in citizen emergency response techniques.
Classes will be at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division.
Anyone interested in participating may contact Deputy 1st Class Jim Holsinger or Deputy 1st Class Dan Watson at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 240-313-2194 or 240-313-2195.
Applications also may …

Residents can get an inside look at the Edmond Police Department during a 13-week Citizens Police Academy.
The 27th academy starts Feb. 9. Classes are free.
“The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to provide residents with a better understanding about what an Edmond police officer does on a daily basis as well as to provide information about the Edmond Police Department,” said officer Randy Payne.
Classes are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Downtown Community Center, 28 E Main.
Crime prevention, use of force, crime scene investigations …

Applications are now being accepted for Fairfield Township’s Citizens Police Academy, which is tentatively scheduled to begin Jan. 19.
“It’s a chance for the residents and people who work in the township to see how their police department operates,” said Michael Oler, commander of the academy. “The news story side of what happens that you see on TV sometimes isn’t the full picture. Going through the academy will give a more balance view of what really goes on.”
Each week for 10 weeks, members of the academy meet from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, …