The Citizens Police Academy was created to provide enough information to the citizens that attend so that they may make informed judgements about local police departments and police activity. The departments, in turn, become more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community from the students interaction and input. It is a two-way learning process. The Jackson Citizens Police Academy will cover such diverse topics as patrol, communications, criminal investigations, jail operations, drunk driving procedures, crime prevention, family violence, juvenile law and special operations such as K-9, SWAT, Marine patrol, etc. Emphasis is placed on the patrol division as that is the segment of the police department the public most often comes in contact with.
Instruction consists of lectures, tours, demonstrations, and hands-on experience.
The only cost to participants is their time and a commitment to return to their neighborhood or community and assist in developing or expanding a neighborhood watch group. Jackson City Police Department Coordinator-Citizens Police Academy 216 E. Washington Ave.