Citizen's Police Academy
Our Citizen's Police Academy program has been suspended due to the retirement of Ptl. Kevin Parkison. New sessions of the Academy will be scheduled after his replacement has been appointed.
Please check back often for Academy updates or contact us at one of the links below.
Our Citizen's Police Academy Program has become a great success and we would like to offer as many people as possible a chance to attend our classes! We offer eleven informative classes and a Graduation Ceremony where the students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. Its not too early to register for our Fall 2006 session! We anticipate starting our tenth Citizen's Police Academy in September of 2006. Classes will be held in the evenings from 6:30 PM till 9:00 PM in the Police Department's Training Room.
What is a Citizen's Police Academy?
It is a program designed to enhance the relationship between the community's citizens and their police department. The concept of the Citizen Police Academy (CPA) was developed in 1977 by the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary in England. In the United States, the Orlando Police began the first "Police Night School" which evolved into the Citizen Police Academy. Today there are thousands of Citizen Police Academies throughout the world.
The goal of the academy is to educate participants in the program concerning the operations of its police department and the "how and why" of police response to given situations. Participants will become more knowledgeable about such things as the Community Policing Unit and the concepts of Community Policing; D.A.R.E.; Bike Patrol, the K-9 Handler and the K-9 police dog, just to name a few (see course curriculum below). These units and others are not only vital to the police department, but are also essential to the safety of the community.
Who may attend the Academy?
While preference will be given to Johnson City residents over the age of eighteen who are members of our Neighborhood Watch Program, the Academy is open to any Johnson City resident, Business Person or Professional over the age of eighteen. Applications from non-Village residents will be considered if openings are available.
An applicant may be required by the Johnson City Police Department to have a Confidential Criminal History Background Check completed before enrollment in the Academy is authorized.
How do I enroll?
A convenient On-line Registration Form is available to you below; simply complete the form by filling in the blanks and then click on the "submit" button.
That's it ... its that simple!
You will be notified by return E-Mail within two weeks of your submission and a follow-up phone call will be made to you.
However, if you would rather fill out a regular paper application, you may obtain one at the Johnson City Police station; come to the Main Desk area and ask for a "Citizen's Police Academy Registration Form". Once completed you may either return it in person or mail it to the police station at:
Johnson City Police Department
attn: Ptl Burnett - Citizen's Police Academy
31 Avenue C
Johnson City, NY 13790-2289
Click here to view the courses offered:
Citizens's Police Academy Curriculum
If you have any questions or comments concerning the Citizens Police Academy, you may call Ptl Burnett at 729-9321 or E-Mail him by clicking on the FROG below. Check back often for updates!
Johnson City Police Department
31 Avenue C
Johnson City, NY 13790-2289
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