Crime & Safety
San Ramon Police Community Academy Applications Open
The 14-week program taught by department personnel will educate the community on a variety of law enforcement topics.
SAN RAMON, CA — The San Ramon Police Department is enrolling for its fall Community Academy, a 14-session course to educate the community on the ins and outs of law enforcement. Police officers and department personnel lead weekly three-hour classes on a variety of topics, including patrol, criminal investigations, traffic stops, crime scenes, narcotics, DUI enforcement, use of force, officer safety, community policing, and defensive tactics. The course also takes field trips to the Marsh Creek shooting range and the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office high-speed driving course.
The program will last Aug. 14 to Oct. 30. It is open to adults 18 or older who live or work in San Ramon. Space is limited, and applications are due July 31. All applicants must undergo a background check, and the course is not available to anyone who has already taken it.
Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off at the San Ramon Police Department at 2401 Crow Canyon Road, or faxed to 925-838-2925. Any questions can be emailed to mholland@sanramon.ca.gov.
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