LPD now accepting Citizen's Police Academy applications
The 10-week program will kick off at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, with an orientation, as well as a tour of the department and 911 Communications Center. In the following weeks, participants will meet once per week for the educational program.
"It's a great way to get involved in our community," said LPD Public Affairs Officer Hobie Daugherty. "This is one of our big things that we do to really give people an idea of what all goes into police work."
Over the course of the program, police will cover use of force, traffic stops, DUI procedures, investigations, K9 demonstrations, and more. There will also be interactive scenarios, a driving course, and realistic simulations to place citizens in certain scenarios.
Further, participants will become CPR certified and be taught how to stop a bleed. They will additionally have the option to be tased.
"A gun is different because that's a deadly force, but anything that's a pain compliance or along those lines, officers should have experienced those before they start deploying it to you," said Acting London Police Chief Bobby Day. "They should know how this feels, and what this will or will not do to you."
Day said the department has already received over 100 applications, although they only plan to accept a total of 20 to 30 participants. Participants will be narrowed down based on a background check, as well as their reasoning for wanting to take part in the program.
"Whether you're curious about police procedure, wondering why certain actions are or aren't taken, or considering a career in law enforcement, this program offers invaluable insight," said Day.
Although the program had ceased a few years, it made its return last year. Day said the goal is to now hold the program multiple times a year.
"Our ultimate goal is to foster positive relationships between the London Police Department and the incredible citizens that we serve by building trust and understanding through transparency and participation," Day stated.
LPD is now accepting applications for the Citizen's Police Academy. Applicants must pass a background check and be 18 years or older.
Apply virtually at https://www.londonpd.com/citizens-academy/. The application deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, June 20.
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