All classes are taught by police personnel and address the various topics of the Criminal Justice System, Investigations, Narcotics, Gangs, Crime Prevention, Missing Children, Self Defense Tactics, Pursuits, Use of Force, Firearms, Records and our Department Organization. This academy is held twice a year. It coaches families to develop the skills they need to prevent problems. This series of classes is held once a year at the request of a school or neighborhood group. Reedley Police Department's Crime Prevention and Community Programs Neighborhood Watch - Takes back the streets and neighborhoods by learning, reporting and watching out for one another.
Blocks learn how to report suspicious activity and how to safe guard their homes.
Basic security measures and personal safety concepts are learned and applied. Reedley has 188 neighborhood watch groups in place. An on going program throughout the year. Awareness is the giving of safety information to the audience. Assertiveness is the teaching of the skills and decision-making abilities to the children using the information they have been given.