Crime & Safety
2012 Citizen Police Academy Registration Open
The eight-week program let's the public know more about the operations of the Newark Police Department.
From the Newark Police Department:
Are you interested in gaining a better understanding of how your police department operates?
The Newark Citizen Police Academy (CPA) provides participants with an overview of the department’s structure, services, and personnel through classroom discussion, hands-on instruction, and demonstrations.
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Police officers with extensive knowledge and expertise will discuss topics such as Gangs, Narcotics/Vice, Crime Scene Investigations, SWAT/Hostage Negotiations, K9, and Firearms Familiarization, just to name a few.
Eligible participants must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Live or work in the City of Newark
- Have no prior felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
- Be willing to have a background check completed
- Be committed to attending all sessions
The next Citizen Police Academy is scheduled for Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning on September 6, 2012 and ending with a graduation/pot luck dinner on October 25, 2012.
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Most sessions are held at the police department, with the exception of firearms familiarization and the K-9 demonstration, which will be held off-site.
Participation is limited to the first 20 applicants to pass the background process.
Applications can be downloaded on our website at www.newark.org or contact Beverly Ryans at (510) 578-4352 or beverly.ryans@newark.org for more information.
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