FW: Citizen Police Academy Resumes March 15th; Applications Now Being Accepted

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From: Ogren, Dan (MNPD) <dan....@nashville.gov>
Date: Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Subject: FW: Citizen Police Academy Resumes March 15th; Applications Now Being Accepted

February 2, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nashvillians interested in learning about the inner workings of their police department and its enforcement/investigative strategies are cordially invited to apply for the 23rd session of the Citizen Police Academy, which begins its 11-week run on March 15^th.

Classes will be held on Tuesday nights from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. through May 24^th in the community room of the Hermitage Precinct, 3701 James Kay Lane. Because class size is limited, interested persons are urged to apply immediately. The deadline for applications is February 25th.

Participants will learn about the intricacies of police work through the perspective of a variety of guest speakers, including members of the police department’s specialized components. Electives, including a ride along with a police officer and basic firearms instruction, will also be offered.

“The Citizen Police Academy offers a unique opportunity for Nashvillians to learn first hand how various elements of the police department operate and how we conduct investigations,” Chief Steve Anderson said. “Nearly 1,000 persons have graduated from our Citizen Police Academy since Chief Bob Kirchner launched the program in 1995. I look forward to welcoming the 23rd session next month.”

Each applicant should commit to attending at least nine of the eleven sessions, be a Davidson County resident at least 21 years old, and have no arrest record, excluding minor traffic violations. While completion of the course gives citizens an understanding of the workings of the Metropolitan Police Department, it does not make a participant a certified law enforcement officer, nor is it designed to train citizens to perform law enforcement duties. Applications are available at any of the police department’s six precincts. They can also be accessed and submitted on the Internet by logging onto http://www.police.nashville.org/citizen/index.asp.

Persons desiring an application by mail or fax are invited to call Michelle Crowder at 862-7811.