CITY OF BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITIZEN
POLICE
ACADEMY
Sharing Knowledge
Through Experience
Beginning
September 8, 2010
WHAT IS THE CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY?
The Burlington Citizen Police Academy is a community relations based program designed for the citizens of our community. The purpose of the Citizen Police Academy is to provide an opportunity for the sharing of knowledge between the police and the citizens, creating a mutually beneficial relationship developed through an understanding of the role of police officers in the community. The Academy is designed to meet specific concerns of the citizens - through classroom presentations; hands on participation; and, demonstrations.
GOALS OF THE ACADEMY
- To increase citizen awareness of a police officer’s job and responsibilities.
- To educate citizens of the community who can assist in the dissemination of information to the public concerning the operations of the department.
- To allow citizens an opportunity to ask questions about services and express their views or concerns.
- To create a positive learning environment where the citizens learn from the police and the police learn from the citizens.
INSTRUCTION TOPICS
Program participants will be given a realistic view of the Burlington Police Department. A wide variety of topics will be discussed during the academy. These topics will include:
- Introduction to the Department, its Staff and Structure
- Police Patrol Procedures
- Field Training Officer Program
- K-9 Patrol
- Firearms Instruction
- Crime Prevention
- 911 Operations
- Police School Liaison Program
- Officer Survival and Use of Force
- Drug Enforcement and Detection
WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE ACADEMY MEET
The Citizen Police Academy lasts eight weeks. The classes are held Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the City of Burlington Police Department. The program consists of 16 hours of instruction in all.
Participants must be committed to attending classes and must attend seven out of eight sessions to qualify for graduation.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- Be a resident of Burlington
- Have a desire to learn.
- Be willing to participate in classroom discussion.
- Attend at least seven (7) of the eight (8) sessions.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Interested candidates should contact Administrative Services Manager Kim Hardesty at the Burlington Police Department at 342-1104 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM to register. The class will be limited to 24 participants and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, so call now to reserve your spot
Citizen Academy Application
PDF file that can be printed out