Deadline Nears To Enroll In Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy

TINLEY PARK, IL — Applications are now being accepted for the next class of the Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy.

Applications are available at the police department, 7850 W. 183rd St. The academy is a 12-week program designed to give residents a working knowledge of law enforcement and the Tinley Park Police Department.

The free program will be held on Thursday evenings from Jan. 9 to March 27, and class size is limited to 30 students per session. Application deadline is Oct. 11.

The program offers one block of instruction each week from 7 to 10 p.m. Each block of instruction will provide an in-depth overview of how a particular division of the police department functions. The program will be both informative and educational, allowing students an opportunity to experience actual hands-on training.

The goal of the academy is to provide citizens with an opportunity to see how the police department serves the community. Students will learn how and why specific or certain decisions are made, while taking into consideration the impact those decisions will have within the community. The Tinley Park Police Department believes the public must have confidence, trust and faith in the ability of its officers to perform their duties.

Citizens who apply to the Citizens Police Academy must be 21 years of age. They must reside or work within the Village of Tinley Park. All applicants will be subject to a background check. For more information about the Citizens Police Academy or to obtain an application, call (708)444-5303.

More information can be found online.