Classroom instruction is presented by police officers. The sessions are informal, and questions are encouraged. Participants are also encouraged to go on patrol as a ride-along to witness first-hand the police officer’s work on the beat.
Monthly Sessions & Times
Each monthly session is from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Even though class time is set aside for questions, most instructors are available after class to answer more in-depth or personal questions. At the conclusion of the course, participants are awarded special certificates.
Program Benefits
Benefits of the program include:
- Citizens and police officers have an opportunity to work closely together and exchange views.
- Citizens gain a better understanding of how their police department works.
- Citizens can better appreciate how the criminal justice system works and be aware of some of the restrictions the police deal with.
- Citizens can see first-hand how their tax dollars are being spent.
- Police officers get feedback from citizens who are not directly involved in law enforcement.
- Crime can be reduced by cooperation between the citizens and the Police Department.
Enrollment
Participants must be at least 21 years old to apply for enrollment Applicants are subjected to a background and criminal history check. Class will be limited to 25 participants.
We are seeking your assistance in identifying potential members for the upcoming class with strong ties to the following entities/communities:
- Houses of worship
- Local, non-profit youth initiatives
- Current school board members
- Hospital administrators
- Corporate Managers and Chief Security Officers
- Civil liberties protection organizations
- LGBTQ and special interest advocacy organizations