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              Name: Citizen Police Academy Registration Deadline
              Date: August 24, 2017
              Website: Citizen Police Academy Webpage
              Event Description:

              What is the "Citizen Police Academy?"

              The Stephenville Police Department Citizen Police Academy is a 10-Week course  designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Stephenville Police Department's personnel and policies.

              Classes are held every Thursday night from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of the police department each week. Officers, supervisors and personnel assigned to that particular division conduct each instructional block.

              Purpose

              The Stephenville CPA was created in order to provide enough information to the citizens that attend so that they may make informed judgments about the Stephenville Police Department and police activity.

              It is further hoped that the instruction will increase police awareness whereas to dispel suspicions, misconceptions and, to increase police community relationships through this educative process.

              The Department, in turn, becomes more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community from the participants’ interaction and input. It is a two-way learning experience and a vital part of the departments goal of building community partnerships.

              Topics

              The Stephenville Citizen Police Academy covers such diverse topics as:

              • Training​
              • Communications
              • Criminal investigations
              • DWI procedures
              • Crime prevention
              • Family violence
              • Juvenile law
              • Special response team
              Emphasis is placed on the patrol division as that is the segment of the police department the public most often comes into contact with. Instruction in these and other topics will consist of lectures, demonstrations, tours, and hands-on experiences.

              Eligibility

              The class is made up of a cross section of the Stephenville community.
              Doctors, architects, professionals, laborers, students, secretaries, salespersons, retirees and others are encouraged to apply for admission.
              The academy is held once a year in the Fall.
              The minimum age for enrollment is 21 and you must live or work or in the City of Stephenville.

              Applying

              If you are interested in applying for admission to the Stephenville Police Department Citizens Police Academy, you may:

              • Fill out an application with the Stephenville Police Department at 356 North Belknap between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

              • ​Download the application here and e-mail it to spd@stephenvillepolice.org .

              Class size is limited and participants will be selected on a first come first serve basis.
              For further information, call (254) 918-1283. 

              Location:
              Stephenville Police Department
              356 N. Belknap
              Stephenville, Texas 76401
              Contact Information:
              For further information, call (254) 918-1283.
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