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Home | Crime Prevention Programs | Citizens Police Academy Citizens Police Academy What is the Citizens Police Academy? The Citizen Police Academy is an eleven-week program designed to give participants an understanding of the operation of the Addison Police Department. The academy consists of a series of classes held once a week. There is no cost for residents to participate. Each class will provide an overview of various areas of law enforcement. Classes will include presentations by Addison Police Officers, Tours of facility and explanations regarding the use of police equipment. Several demonstrations will take place during the academy, which, participants will be allowed to participate in. The Academy will conclude with a graduation ceremony. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion, and a unique Addison Police Department Police Citizen Police Academy Shirt, identifying him or her as a graduate of the academy. Why Participate? The Addison Police Department is committed to the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing, and is committed to developing partnerships with citizens of the village. The Citizen Police Academy provides an opportunity for citizens to develop direct lines of communication with the police department. Benefit Citizens participating in the academy will have a working knowledge of the Addison Police Department and it’s functions. Graduates of the academy will have the option of continuing on to the Alumni Citizen Academy and partner with the police department to assist in identifying existing problems and possible solutions for issues that effect the quality of life for Addison residents. Who Can Attend? Participants must be at least 18 years of age, and must live or work in the Village of Addison. An application for the academy must be completed, which, will be subject to a background check before final acceptance for the class. What the Academy is Not The Citizen Police Academy is not designed to make participants certified police officers. The participation and completion of the academy is designed to develop partnerships with the community. Graduating from the academy does not grant police authority to participants. Class Topics
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