Crime & Safety
Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications
Greenwich Police offering insider's view of law enforcement work.
The Greenwich Police Department is accepting applications for the 2011 Citizen's Police Academy Spring session. The Citizen's Police Academy provides Greenwich residents with a first-hand overview of both law enforcement and community-related functions of their Police Department. The class size is limited to 40 students. There is no fee for this five-week program.
Applicants
Applications may be obtained in person at the Greenwich Police Department front desk, Greenwich Town Hall reception desk, or downloaded from the Town of Greenwich website by visiting www.greenwichct.org. Completed applications must include a photocopy of your driver’s license.
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- Applicants must be a Greenwich resident, 18 years of age or older.
- A criminal history background check will be performed on all applicants.
- Applicants must be committed to the full five-week program.
- Due to the high demand for this course, qualified applicants will be subject to a lottery drawing to determine the final class roster.
Important Dates
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Application Due Date:
April 15, 2011
Notification of accepted Applicants:
April 18, 2011
First class:
April 26, 2011
Graduation:
May 26, 2011
Class Schedule
Day
Date
Time
Tuesday
April 26, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Thursday
April 28, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Tuesday
May 3, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Thursday
May 5, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Saturday
May 7, 2011
11:00 - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
May 10, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Thursday
May 12, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Tuesday
May 17, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Thursday
May 19, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Saturday
May 21, 2011
11:00- 3:00 PM
Tuesday
May 24, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Thursday
May 26, 2011
6:30 -9:00PM
Topics of instruction include:
Introduction to Policing Community Impact Section
Use of Force Scams/Fraud
Patrol Procedures Crime prevention
Motor Vehicle Stops/DUI, Narcotics Investigations
Special Response Unit K-9
Domestic Violence Crime Scenes (CSI)
Criminal Investigations Special Victims Sect
Instructors for the program are highly-trained and experienced Greenwich Police officers. In addition to participating in role-playing exercises, attendees will accompany on-duty police personnel on boat and vehicle ride-a-longs which are scheduled outside of the regular class times. A demonstration at the Police Firing Range will allow recruits to participate in mock scenarios where an officer may or may not have to fire their weapon.
For Information:
Any questions should be directed to the Greenwich Police Department Community Impact Section at (203) 618-8308. The Session coordinator is Sgt. Michael Reynolds.
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