Applications are now being accepted for spots in the fall session of Schaumburg’s Citizens’ Police Academy.
The class starts Sept. 28 and run 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 7. There will be no class Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
During the academy, participants learn about many aspects of police department duties. Besides classroom lecture, the academy includes a patrol ride along, firearms training, mock traffic stops and room searches.
Schaumburg residents or business community members may apply. For an application, visit www.villageofschaumburg.com. For information, call 847-348-7276.

After an eight-year hiatus, Anniston police are once again sponsoring a week-long Youth Police Academy for Calhoun County teenagers considering careers in law enforcement.
The academy will be July 25 through July 29 at the Alabama Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 4 in Weaver.
Twenty-seven teenagers from high schools across the county have signed up to participate in the program, which offers a glimpse into the kinds of physical, legal and technological training a person must have before becoming a police officer.
“We’ll be taking our 12-week training course that our rookies …

Eustis police are taking applications for the first-ever Eustis Citizen Police Academy.
Police spokeswoman Cpl. Misti Mohrenne said Monday the department wants to teach residents “why we do what we do and how we do it.”
Many people have expressed interest in learning about the actions of the Eustis Police Department, spurring the class, Mohrenne said.
“For some, it’s because they don’t like the way we do things; some just want to learn,” she said. “It’s a very basic overview of what we learn at the (police) academy.”
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After weeks of training, 17 Gwinnett citizens are now armed with knowledge to help bridge the gap between the police and the community. They just completed the Gwinnett County Police Department’s 21st Citizens Police Academy.
Twice a week for about nine weeks, the students learned about firearms, crime scene investigation, first aid and more. Lilburn resident Todd Burnette said his favorite part of the academy was learning how to drive like cops do. “Well, I’m pretty much of a racing fan,” Burnette said with a laugh, “this learning how to drive …

The Pompton Lakes Riverdale Junior Police Academy is accepting applications for students entering the sixth, seventh, or eighth grades in September.
Those interested can pick up an application at the Pompton Lakes Police Department, 25 Lenox Ave., Pompton Lakes. The Junior Police Academy is a week-long program being held July 11-15 at the Lenox School in Pompton Lakes. There is a $25 enrollment fee. Questions can be referred to School Resource Officer/Detective Jessica Ribitzki at 973-835-0400 or Sgt. James MacIntosh, Riverdale Police Department, at 973-835-0034.

Ever wonder what it’s like to train as a police officer? Ever wonder why police act as they do?
Now’s your chance to find out.
The Holbrook Police Department will hold its first-ever Citizens Police Academy beginning Aug. 3 and running for six weeks at the police station.
Participants will receive classroom instruction similar to what police experience, followed by role-playing involving different scenarios that police experience on the job.
“The goal is to improve our relationship with the community and show people why police behave the way they do,” said Officer Thomas Gainey.
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The White House Police Department hosted its 11th annual Citizen’s Police Academy graduation April 26 with 24 citizens from Robertson and Sumner counties completing the program.
The students attended class one night a week for 10 weeks, learning and participating in group discussions with the officers and other agency personnel to gain a better understanding about the police department’s function, daily operations, as well as crime prevention strategies.
Participants learned about traffic enforcement, crime scene investigation, search and seizure laws, crime prevention, neighborhood watch, recruitment and training, patrol procedures, communications, special projects …

The Glen Ellyn Police Department is now taking applications for its 2011 Senior Police Academy. The program is designed to provide an opportunity for senior community members to meet with Glen Ellyn Police Officers one morning per week for six weeks.
A variety of interesting and informative topics will be covered, including traffic violations, weapons, investigative procedures, safety tips for seniors, and identity theft.
The first class is scheduled to begin the week of June 20. Applications and more information are available at the Police Department or online at the Village website. …

The Holly Springs Police Department will be hosting the first Citizen’s Police Academy every Tuesday in June and July from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., said Lt. Tanya Smith.
The purpose of the academy is to give residents a firsthand look at the responsibilities of the police department.
Applications are due back to Officer Greg Bettis at the Holly Springs Police Department no later than May 27. Only 12 applicants will be accepted, and those will go on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The reqirements for application include:
* Applicants must …

The Collinsville Police Department will host its 10th Citizens Police Academy beginning on Tuesday, May 17. Classes will run from 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays through July 5 at the police department’s training room, 200 W. Clay St.
The program, which will be taught by officers from the Collinsville Police Department along with guest speakers from other agencies, is designed to give Collinsville residents a realistic view of police work by providing instruction on different aspects of law enforcement.
A minimum enrollment of 15 students will be required to hold the academy, and …