Citizen Police Academy Registration Open to Linn County Residents

From Cedar Rapids Police:

ATTENTION CITIZENS OF LINN COUNTY!!! Ever wonder what police officers do while driving around in the police cars? Ever wonder how they know who to stop and why they are stopping that particular vehicle? And how do they investigate a crime? What kind of training must they receive?

The Cedar Rapids Police Department will these questions and many others while you attend the Citizens Police Academy (CPA). The CPA will begin their fall classes Tuesday, September 11, 2012. The CPA meets every Tuesday, from 6:00-9:00 PM.

The program is directed toward citizens who live, work or play in Linn County. The goal of the program is not to train citizens to be police officers, but to increase the understanding between citizens and the Police Department. Participants gain an understanding of how the department accomplishes its mission on a daily basis.

The CPA is an informative learning process that provides an opportunity for citizens to receive 10 weeks of both classroom and field instruction regarding the various responsibilities facing our officers.  

Participants must be at least 18 years of age. An investigation of an applicant’s criminal history will be completed prior to acceptance into the CPA. Advance registration is required along with a $30 check/cash/money order for supplies.

The class is limited to 20 people, so sign up quickly.

Information and applications may be obtained by contacting the Cedar Rapids Police Department at 286-5439 or c.hamblin@cedar-rapids.org or on the Cedar Rapids Police Department website at www.cedar-rapids.org/police.  

Don’t wait. Sign up today!