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The Arlington Police
Department has created a police academy for citizens of all
backgrounds and occupations. This program is offered as a public
service and free of charge. It is part of our ongoing efforts to
develop citizen awareness and public understanding of law
enforcement.
The 33-hour training program includes
classroom and "hands-on" instruction. Topics include: the officer
selection and training process; the job of the uniformed patrol
officer; investigation skills; tactical operations; the canine
unit; crime scene search; crime prevention; code enforcement
violations; traffic stops; building searches; and traffic
investigations.
Graduates will not be police
officers or vigilantes, but will be better-informed citizens
in a position to share their experiences with friends and
co-workers. Graduates may also join the Arlington Citizen Police
Academy Alumni Association and continue their involvement with the
police department through the association’s volunteer activities.
Citizen Police Academy sessions
begin Monday, September 13, 2010. All applicants will
be enrolled on a first come first serve basis once accepted.
Remaining applicants will be placed on a waiting list and
invited to the next academy once the date has been scheduled.
Classes then meet on Monday nights from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for
the next 11 weeks followed by a graduation ceremony. To
graduate, applicants must attend at least 9 of the 11 classes.
Therefore, prior to applying, please determine whether or not
you can attend the minimum number of classes for graduation.
The sessions conclude with a graduation ceremony. Separate CPA
programs are conducted for High School students, Spanish-speaking
citizens, and Vietnamese-speaking citizens.
Click here
for a PDF version of our CPA application and waiver form.
For specific dates and further information,
please contact us:
Officer Doug Glotfelty
Crime Prevention Unit-West District
2060 W Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington TX 76013
telephone 817-459-6072 |
