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North Aurora, IL – Do you watch any of the cop drama and reality shows that are popular on television these days?  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer, detective, or crime scene technician?  Now is your chance to find out what is real and what is made up for television!

The North Aurora Police Department is offering a Citizens Police Academy, an educational program designed to give participants a better understanding of how the North Aurora Police Department operates.  The program runs from February 21 through April 25, 2018.

The course will be an informative overview of the fundamentals of police work and will be taught by North Aurora Police officers representing various areas of expertise within our organization.  Course topics will cover various aspects of police work and existing police knowledge, including:

• Criminal investigations
• Traffic enforcement
• Crime scene processing
• Criminal law
• Use of force
• Driving under the influence

In addition, participants will be able to experience simulated traffic stops and simulated firearms training exercises.

The program is designed to forge a stronger partnership between citizens and the police department and ultimately assist in the reduction of crime through deeper community participation in community policing.

Classes begin on Wednesday, February 21^st and will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  There will be 10 classes and the last class will be held on April 25^th.   The class is free of charge and open to those who live, work, or own property in North Aurora.

Applications may be picked up at the North Aurora Police Department lobby Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Applications can also be downloaded at http://northaurora.org/forms.aspx.  Questions about the Citizens Police Academy can be directed to Officer Robyn Stecklein at (630) 906-8146 or [email protected].