The City of Auburn Hills Police Department is currently seeking interested candidates who would like to participate in the Citizens Police Academy. The academy is a 33 hour block of instruction designed to provide a better working knowledge of the police department’s personnel and operations.
The course is held for 11 weeks and will meet from September to November, once a week from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. The class is limited to 25 people.
The Academy is designed to familiarize those who live, work or attend school in the City of Auburn Hills with the department. This will be accomplished through weekly instruction in the, who, what, where, why, and how of police operations.
There is no test or homework, however, each student is required to complete a four hour ride-a-long program with an officer. Students will receive instruction on the law, firearms, driving, alcohol awareness, evidence collection, crime scene investigations, technical support, patrol techniques, crash investigations, and several other areas of police work.
Requirements to attend the academy are:
Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the police department, a heightened awareness of personal safety issues, and the establishment of a line of communication between the community and the department.
This program helps the police department become aware of the concerns of the community, which helps to plan future programs and services. Open communication and an enhanced relationship between the Police and Community are desirable and beneficial.
For more information or to register, complete the application and return to the Auburn Hills Police Department.