The application process for the 2015 Citizens Police Academy is now open for enrollment. If you would like to attend, please submit your application by December 18, 2014 to Capt. Chris Lovelace at Forest City Police Department. You can download an application and get more information at http://www.forestcitypd.com/citizenspoliceacademy.html .
Citizens Police Academy Curriculum
Classes will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday nights.
Week 1- Introductions; Testing, Hiring & Training; Organizational Structure (January 8, 2015)
Week 2- Overview of the Criminal Justice System; Patrol Operations (January 15, 2015)
Week 3- Search and Seizure; Criminal Investigation Division; Crime Scene Investigation (January 22, 2015)
Week 4- Narcotics Investigations (January 29, 2015)
Week 5- Becoming a Witness; Property & Evidence, Traffic Enforcement (February 5, 2015)
Week 6- Use of Force; Prisoner Control (February 12, 2015)
Week 7- Domestic Violence; Sexual Assault (February 19, 2015)
Week 8- Firearms Safety (February 26, 2015)
Week 9- Courthouse Procedures (March 5, 2015)
Week 10- Futures of Departments and Law Enforcement; Graduation and presentation of certificates (March 12, 2015)
