Danvers Police Hosting Citizens' Academy

Danvers, MA - Have you ever wanted to learn more about what it takes to be a police officer? If so, the Danvers Police Department has the program for you.

The Danvers Police Department is inviting the public to apply for the Citizens' Police Academy that begins on Tuesday April 5. The 10-week program runs from 6: 30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday through June 7.

The Citizens' Police Academy offers citizens insights into how police officers perform their duties and how the department serves the community.

The instruction will cover different areas of police work such as patrol, firearms, criminal law, crime analysis, domestic violence and the legal process. Participants are versed on use of force and actually get to fire a handgun under the supervision of a firearms instructor.

Police officers, supervisors, and civilian instructors with particular expertise will present each topic. A ride along in a cruiser will give participants a chance to see what real-time patrol is like.

The academy is free to any interested citizen who resides or works in Danvers.

To apply, contact Sergeant Olivia Silva at 978-774-1213, ext. 134 or email osilva@mail.danvers-ma.org. Applications can also be picked up at the Danvers Police Station or downloaded here.