Citizen Police Academy
About the Citizen Police Academy
The Academy provides community members with an inside look at local law enforcement. While at the Academy, students will be introduced to a variety of topics as described under the curriculum outline.
The ten-week Academy program is designed to give citizens an overview of the police department's function and operational procedures. The curriculum and teachings are real examples of police methodology and casework; however, the weekly sessions are not designed to train the participant as a police officer.
Academy classes are taught by police executives and veteran police officers. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with the Chief of Police and staff members. They are encouraged to ask questions and express ideas and concerns to police employees.
Academy Curriculum
| Weeks 1 & 2 | Weeks 3 & 4 | Weeks 5 & 6 |
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Chief of Police Introduction Community Policing Criminal Justice System Laws of Arrest Patrol Procedures Communications - 911 |
Traffic Enforcement Narcotics & Gang Enforcement Financial Crimes Police Facility Tour |
Use of Force Issues Crime Scene Investigations Special Victims Unit Major Case Unit |
| Weeks 7 & 8 | Weeks 9 & 10 | |
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| SWAT Operations Hostage/Tactical Negotiations Code Enforcement Career Survival & Critical Stress Management |
Community Issues Practical Scenarios Graduation |
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Selection Procedure & Requirements
Citizen Police Academy Participants are selected by the Chief of Police through an application process. Applications are available on-line, in the police department Front Lobby. Enrollment is limited to approximately thirty students per Academy Class.
Potential candidates for the Citizen Police Academy must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum age of 16 years.
- Live or work in the Concord Area.
- No felony convictions.
- No misdemeanor convictions within one year of application.
- Any requirement may be waived or modified upon review and approval of the Chief of Police.