O'Fallon Hosts Citizens Police Academy

The is offering a Citizens Police Academy course and there's still time to enroll.

The six-week class offers  a dynamic course in police operations. Beginning March 24, classes meet from 6:45-9:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Enrollment is generally open to area residents who are at least 18, and to 17-year-old graduating high school students. Cost for the course is $30.

“We offer this program just once a year, and we encourage everyone who is interested in police work to enroll,”  said Officer Jeff Cook in a news release. Cook is directing the academy.

“Whether you’re considering a career in law enforcement, or just want to be better-informed, the academy offers the very best opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at police operations,” he added. 

The Citizens Police Academy stresses hands-on training and participation whenever possible, including a chance to ride with an officer on patrol, an introduction to firearms training and presentations by professionals regarding identity theft, cyber crime, crisis negotiations and more. Outings include tours of the and the St. Charles County Department of Corrections facility.

Applications for enrollment are available at online or they can be picked up at the O’Fallon Police Department at 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366.  Applicants cannot have a felony conviction, an outstanding warrant or a misdemeanor arrest for moral issues.

For more information, contact Cook at jcook@ofallon.mo.us  or  call 636-542-7029 or 636-240-3200.