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 twelve-week Academy program is designed to give citizens an overview of the police department's function and operational procedures. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional Police Academy; 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 Legal Issues |
Traffic Investigations Narcotics Enforcement Police Facility Tour Criminal Investigations |
Community Oriented Government Community Action & Awareness Police Vehicle Operations Reserve Police Officers |
| Weeks 7 & 8 | Weeks 9 & 10 | Weeks 11 & 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Pursuit Driving Gang Awareness Use of Force Issues Professional Standards |
Crime Scene Investigations Communications - 911 SWAT Operations Hostage Negotiations |
Firearms Simulation Use of Deadly Force Interview Techniques Practical Simulations K-9 Demo Graduation |
Selection Procedure & Requirements
Citizen Police Academy Participants are selected by the Chief of Police through an application process. Applications are available from the Community Action & Awareness Unit. 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.