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Police Citizen’s Academy applications due March 12th

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:01:15 +0000

The City of Mountlake Terrace Police Department is hosting the Police Citizens Academy on Wednesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Avenue West. The 12-week program begins April 14 and runs through June 30 concluding with a graduation reception for all participants and their families. The deadline to apply for the Police Citizens Academy is 5 p.m. March 12. Space is limited to the first 30 people accepted, so prompt registration is recommended.

Training sessions include information and demonstrations by K-9, SWAT, Narcotics, Records, Evidence Handling, and a ride-along with an Officer. Applicants must be willing to sign a waiver authorizing a background check for acceptance into the program and commit to attending all or most of the classes. Notification of acceptance will be made once the 30 openings have been filled.

For an application or additional information, please contactOfficer Kim Berg at (425) 670-8260, x 4418 or Management Analyst Joie Worthen at (425) 670-8260 or email them at mltpd@ci.mlt.wa.us. More information is available on the city’s website at www.cityofmlt.com.

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Fayetteville offers Citizens Police Academy

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:52:08 +0000

In an effort to increase the community involvement with the Fayetteville Police Department and offer insight into the services it provides, the department will be hosting the fourth annual Citizens Police Academy at the Fayetteville Police Department. The purpose of the academy is to foster better communication between citizens and police through education.

The Citizens Police Academy will consist of two-hour classes held each week on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for 12 weeks. This instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of the Police Department each week.

The academy is intended to create a nucleus of well-informed citizens who possess greater insight into police practices and services. Graduates of the Academy can share their knowledge and experiences with the community as the opportunity arises. Everyone benefits from enhancing citizen understanding of the role and function of their police department.

Certified police officers, supervisors, and civilian instructors with particular expertise will conduct classes on each topic. Additional activities such as “ride-alongs” with officers and firearms training will be included in the academy.

The first class will be held April 1, 2010 and will run each week until graduation on June 17, 2010. All classes are free.

Anyone interested in attending the academy can pick up an application at the Fayetteville Police Department located at 760 Jimmie Mayfield Blvd., during normal business hours. The class is limited to the first 20 qualified applicants.

The deadline for turning in applications is March 22, 2010 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Captain Steve Crawshaw, public information officer, Fayetteville Police Department. The office number is 770-461-4441. Email is scrawshaw@fayetteville-ga.gov.

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Seymour’s Citizens Police Academy Is A Hit

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:58:11 +0000

Members of the police department are excited by the success of its first-ever Citizens Police Academy, so they’re applying for grants to continue the program next year.

“We’re getting excellent feedback on the Citizens Police Academy, they absolutely love it and enjoy the course and look forward to it every week,” said Community Police Officer Sergio Desiderato, who addressed the Board of Police Commissioners Thursday night during their meeting at Town Hall.

He told the commission he has applied for the maximum $3,000 grant from The Community Foundation For Greater New Haven for a program like that. He should know by May whether the grant will be awarded.

The program began in January and runs through the end of March.

“It’s a win-win for the police department and the community, a vehicle to get information back to the community and for us to understand the community’s needs,” Desiderato said.

The department has also talked about the possibility of applying for a Katharine Matthies Foundation grant. It costs roughly $7,000 a year to run the academy.

The program builds bridges between the department and the community.

“We want to show the citizens exactly what we go through as police foficers, so the program has several different types of information we disseminate to the students,” Desiderato said.

For example, there was a class on becoming a police officer and all the elements involved.

Classes are held at the Seymour Police Department every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are discussions of motor vehicle law, including DWI enforcement, criminal law, domestic violence, juvenile law, computer crimes, search and seizure and the process of the criminal justice system among other topics.

There are also demonstrations performed by the department’s K-9 team as well as from members of the Emergency Services Unit.

The classes are taught by Seymour officers as well as guest speakers from other agencies. To participate, residents must be at least 18 years old. They go through background checks and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

It is too late to sign up for this year’s session but, for information on next year’s program, contact Capt.Paul Beres, Lt. Paul Satkowski or Desiderato at 203-881-7600.

Citizen’s Police Academy in Palmetto

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:48:44 +0000

Palmetto Police Department has an upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy scheduled to start March 9.

The Academy will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday night from March 9 through April 27.

Academy participants will learn about the different units and operations at the police department, as well as take part in interactive demonstrations designed to get a better understanding of what it is like to be a police officer.

The Palmetto Police Department’s Citizen’s Academy is open to all City of Palmetto residents over 18 years old. Attendees must also pass a background check. The class size is limited to the first 12 applicants.

To apply or for more information, contact Lt.Scott Tyler at (941)723-4587, ext. 360.

King County Citizen’s Police Academy Begins March 11th

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:52:41 +0000

Together with the King County Sheriff’s Office, SeaTac and Burien Police are continuing their twice-yearly “Citizen’s Police Academy” program with an orientation on Thursday, March 11th, and classes on Wednesday nights from 6pm-9pm.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Citizen’s Police Academy Training

WHEN: Starts Thursday, March 11th and continues through April 24th. Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 6pm to 9pm at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien.

Classes will run for 13 weeks, plus a graduation ceremony including a certificate of completion and pictures with police staff. A light meal will be provided for students. There are presentations by many of the Sheriff’s Office Units and several opportunities for hands-on experiences, plus a field trip to the King County Communications Center.

The training sessions are held twice a year in the spring and fall. The sessions require approximately 20 hours to complete. There is a minimal fee for tools supplied to students, enabling them to build their own emergency response kit.

WHERE: Orientation meeting will be at the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Station, which is located at 15100 8th Ave SW in Burien; subsequent classes will be at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien.

COST: FREE!

INFO: From a press release:

Graduates of the Citizen’s Police Academy will have a better understanding of the law enforcement role in the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the many challenges facing law enforcement in today’s complex society. They will also be better able to assist offices in improving their neighborhoods and communities.

The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations or workplaces in basic preparation and response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area.

SeaTac and Burien Fire and Police Departments partner in offering this eight-week training held on weekday evenings, with a Practical Fianl Exercise held on a Saturday. Sessions require approximately 20 ours to complete. There is a minimal fee for tools supplied to students, enabling them to build their own emergency response kit.

Training is designed to cover the following:

* Disaster Preparedness
* Fire Safety
* Disaster Medical Operations (Triage, Treating Life Threatening Injuries, and Assessment, Treatment and Hygiene.)
* Light Search and Rescue
* Team Organization
* Disaster Psychology
* Terrorism

Graduates will also be eligible for the Ride-Along program, in which you can spend up to an entire shift riding with an officer.

This course is an unforgettable experience and it’s completely free for anyone who lives or works in the cities of SeaTac or Burien!

There are two sessions each year and they fill up fast, so register early with your local Community Service Officer.

If you are interested in attending the next session and would like an application sent to you by mail, please contact CSO Mechee Burnett at mechee.burnett@kingcounty.gov or 206.973.4917 (you can also download a PDF application here).

* SEATAC: If you are from the SeaTac area, please contact: CSO Eloise Kruger: 206-973-4915 or ekruger@ci.seatac.wa.us
* BURIEN: If you are from the Burien area, please contact: CSO Nicki Maraulja: 206-296-3333 or nicki.maraulja@kingcounty.gov

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Application deadlines nears for Cowlitz County Citizens Police Academy

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:09:59 +0000

People who live or work in will have an opportunity to get an inside look into local law enforcement when the annual Citizens Police Academy begins March 10.

Feb. 26 is the deadline to apply for the free 10-week course. Classes meet every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and include field trips and a ride-along with a patrol officer.

Information will be provided on the history of police work and crime in Cowlitz County. Topics will also include patrol procedure, drugs, firearms instruction, SWAT, K9 on patrol and gangs.

Participation is open to anyone 21 or older who lives or works in Cowlitz County and can pass a background check. Class size is limited to the first 50 applicants.

Application forms are available during regular business hours at any of the three sponsoring agencies: Kelso Police Department, 301 S. Pacific Ave.; Longview Police Department, 1351 Hudson St.; and Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office in the Hall of Justice, 312 S.W. First Ave., Kelso.

For more information contact Deputy Darren Ullmann, 577-3092, ullmannd@co.cowlitz.wa.us, or Officer Bebe McFall, 423-1270.

Baytown Citizen Police Academy Forming

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:04:04 +0000

As a graduate of the Baytown Citizen Police Academy, I promised to let you all know when the next class was forming. In case you forgot, I had loads of fun, learned a lot about the inner workings of the Baytown Police Department, and lived to tell about some rather riveting moments during some hands-on class participation. Now it’s your turn.

Classes start Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. and will run for ten weeks. The police-work-related program, guided by Academy Coordinator, Officer Stewart Beasley, is designed to give citizens a better understanding of the operations and mission of the Baytown Police Department.

Coursework will begin with an introduction to the academy and an overview of police terminology. The remaining weeks will bring officers sharing specialized areas of expertise and equipment. Topics to be covered: crime prevention, K-9 units, terrorism, crime scene investigation, use of force, gangs/organized crime, hostage negotiations, building search, traffic stops, and a tour of the city jail.

I’d be hard-pressed to pick a favorite because they were all interesting. Everyone enjoys the K-9 units for obvious reasons, but you’ll be amazed watching the dogs perform what they’re trained to do while learning how they acquire and maintain those skills. Terrorism: It’s perpetrated on many different fronts and for a variety of reasons; law enforcement must remain vigilant and keep track of many tentacles. Building search tested my mental fortitude – basically I have none when it comes to looking for bad guys in dark places. Crime scene investigation had a few grisly moments, but nothing any modern member of TV-viewing society couldn’t handle. And the tour of the jail: I suppose it’s a nice facility as far as jails go, but I’ll do what’s necessary to remain on the outside.

After the fifth week of instruction, students are eligible for an eye-opening ride along in a patrol car. If you’ve ever called and requested an officer for a non-life-threatening reason and wondered what took them so long . . . this is for you. The “action” is non-stop. This portion of the program is voluntary and not a requirement for graduation.

Upon completion of the academy, there will be a graduation ceremony and banquet. Students are also invited to join the Baytown Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, which brings together graduates to enhance relations between the community and the police force and to improve the efficiency of law enforcement in neighborhoods through shared responsibilities and resources.

With additional training, graduates also have the opportunity to become involved in Citizens on Patrol. This new program focuses on handicap parking enforcement and assisting patrol officers by being extra eyes and ears watching for suspicious activity.

If you would like to attend, the cost is $25 and applications can be obtained at http://www.baytown.org/public/police/programs/cpa.htm or at BPD’s Community Services office located at 220 W. Defee. For additional information contact Academy Coordinator, Stewart Beasley, at Stewart.Beasley@baytown.org or 281-420-6662.

Applications Being Accepted For Citizens Police Academy

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:12:13 +0000

The spring session of the Citizens Police Academy starts Feb. 24, and applications are being received until Feb. 20.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old when the session starts. The academy, which introduces citizens to a variety of police services, meets Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. through June 9.

Applications are available at the town hall customer service center, in town libraries, at the police department and the senior center.

Adult Police Academy’ to be held in Clinton Township

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:04:25 +0000

The Clinton Township Police Department will hold an “Adult Police Academy” open to all county residents beginning Monday, March 29.

Topics to be covered include:

• Monday, March 29 — an overview of the criminal justice system

• Tuesday, April 6 — motor vehicle stops

• Tuesday, April 13 — driving while intoxicated enforcement education

• Tuesday, April 20 — sex crimes investigation and Megan’s Law update

• Tuesday, April 27 — cybercrimes

• Tuesday, May 4 — laser/radar instruction.

Classes are interactive and will contain a question and answer session.

Participants will also learn to use applicable equipment.

Registration forms are available at police headquarters, 1370 Route 31 North. Those interested in attending can contact Sgt. Thomas DeRosa at (908) 735-7245 ext. 216.

Pelham to begin Citizens Police Academy April 1

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:58:44 +0000

The Pelham Police Department has announced plans for a Citizen’s Police Academy that will begin April 1.

This academy will serve as an opportunity for the Pelham Police to improve the relationship between the department and the citizens it serves.

The academy will also be an opportunity for the citizens of Pelham to learn about law enforcement and the Pelham Police Department, specifically.

Participants will have the opportunity to ride along with on-duty Pelham Police officers, while also getting to observe many exciting demonstrations from highly skilled Pelham Police specialty units, such as the Tactical Operations Unit, Crime Scene Investigators and the K-9 unit.

Other branches of the criminal justice system will also present important information to participants.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 1, and will meet once a week at 6:30 p.m. for approximately eight to 10 weeks.

The academy will be limited to 20 participants.

For more information, prospective candidates should contact Pelham Police Lt. Pete Folmar at 620-6474 between the hours of 3-11 p.m. Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at pfolmar@pelhamonline.com. Candidates must be residents of the city of Pelham, be at least 21 years of age and have no criminal record. Candidates must also complete an application, a liability waiver and submit to a background investigation. Candidates should be in reasonably good health and be able to perform minimally strenuous activities.

The deadline to apply is March 10.