Dublin Police Services Opens Registration For 2017 Citizens' Academy

From The City Of Dublin: Registration is now open for Dublin Police Services 2017 Citizens' Academy. The ten-week program, held on consecutive Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., begins on April 5 and culminates in a graduation ceremony on June 7.

The goal of the Citizens’ Academy is to teach the public about law enforcement operations, foster a partnership between the community and law enforcement, and to promote community policing by supporting and encouraging citizen involvement. The Academy will offer instruction by experienced law enforcement staff. Participants will have an opportunity to tour the Alameda County Crime Lab, Coroner’s Office, Juvenile Hall, Santa Rita Jail (the fifth largest jail in the nation), as well as get a taste of officer training at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC).

Sessions are limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Potential participants must be at least 18 years old and must successfully complete a background investigations check, sign waiver forms, and be approved by the Chief of Police. Felony convictions or serious criminal arrests are cause for dismissing an applicant.

Please contact Officer Christina Blaylock or Officer Channing Rhodes at (925) 833-6690 or (925) 833-6622 or via e-mail at christina.blaylock@dublin.ca.gov or channing.rhodes@dublin.ca.gov to receive an application. Applications are also available online. The application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2017.

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