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Citizen Police Academy



   

2^nd Annual Citizen Police Academy – Coming Fall 2009
 

 What is the Citizen Police Academy?

  The Citizen Police Academy is a 21 hour, 7 week course facilitated by both the Mendota Heights and West St Paul Police Departments. This program is designed to give citizens a working knowledge of the operations and responsibilities of the Mendota Heights and West St. Paul Police Departments.  Our City desires a stronger partnership with its citizens in an effort to control crime and promote a safer community. This program is designed to foster this police/community partnership.

  We completed our first Academy in December 2008 (Insert Brochure PDF here). A full class of 24 participants attended the academy and officers presented information on topics including felony traffic stops, patrol operations, use of force, firearms/deadly force, criminal investigations and DWI.  Each week, the participants were given an opportunity for hands on experience and gained an understanding of what it is like to wear a police uniform. Participants were also given an opportunity to tour the Dakota County Jail and the Dakota County Communications Center. 

The feedback from the 24 participants was extremely positive and the impact on the community surpassed our expectations. (INSERT PRESENTATION PDF here)

 What would I learn from the Academy?

  The Citizen’s Academy theme is; “Understanding Through Education.” The ultimate goal is to provide citizen participants with the in-depth understanding of what the Police do and provide the insight needed to build trust and increase positive interaction between the police and our community. 

  The Academy curriculum was designed with the hope that graduates of the Citizens Academy will take their knowledge into the community and educate others when the opportunity arises.  We also hope these trained citizens are better able to assist our department in maintaining a safe community due to their greater understanding of what police officers do. 

 The Mendota Heights Police Department is already taking names of interested persons for the 2009 Citizen Police Academy which we anticipate will take place Fall, 2009.

How do I Apply?

If you are interested in receiving an application for the 2009 Citizen Police Academy:

·       Email kimh@mendota-heights.com, or

·       Call Mendota Heights Police Department @ 651-452-1366 and ask for Records. 

We will also post updated information here on the 2009 course when available.

 Note: Academy participants must be at least 18 years old and either live or own a business in West St. Paul or Mendota Heights.  All eligible applicants will be screened by conducting a criminal history check.  

(Note: A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant, all applications will be reviewed.)

*Mendota Heights & West St. Paul Citizen Academy Brochure


* Citizen Academy Application


Mendota Heights Police Department
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
651-452-1366
www.mendota-heights.com