An increased awareness and appreciation by the participants of the police function and our police department. An expanded knowledge of general police procedures by the participants. It is anticipated that this program will ultimately assist in the reduction of crime through deeper community support for our Police Department. This added support and confidence will result in a commitment by the community to report crime, report suspicious activity, comply with security measures, and maintain involvement in neighborhood watch groups. Curriculum The Citizens Police Academy will involve twenty-seven hours of instruction as well as a critique and a graduation ceremony.
Participants meet each week for nine weeks.
During the ninth meeting a critique is completed and a formal graduation ceremony is held. Students who attend 75 percent or more of the scheduled classes are eligible to graduate. The blocks of instruction range in time from one to three hours. The instruction covers a variety of areas including criminal and traffic law, laws of arrest, the organization of the police department, criminal investigation, police procedures, use of force, and narcotics. The participants benefit from lecture, interaction with the instructors and one another, and hands-on practical application when possible.