Applications open for 2025 Citizens Police Academy in Danville
'The Citizens Police Academy is a program designed to build a better understanding between citizens and the police through education and positive interaction,' the City of Danville's news release reads. The academy is offering a variety of law enforcement topics over the nine-week period.
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These classes will meet once a week from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings. They will be held at the Danville Police Training Center at 1155 E. Voorhees St. from April 17 to June 12 (excluding June 5).
The classes are meant to inform attendees about the police department and participating in the academy is free. They will be taught by members of the police department and other criminal justice professionals.
Topics discussed in the classes will include:
Patrol Operations/Traffic Enforcement
Criminal Investigations
Crime Scene (CSI)
Emergency Response Unit (SWAT)
Legal Issues
Canine (K-9)
Gang Awareness/Shooting Investigations
Drug Enforcement
Crime Stoppers
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A tour of the Vermilion County Jail will be hosted by the Sherrif's Department, and each adult participant will be provided an opportunity to ride on patrol with an on-duty Danville officer.
Anyone interested in attending is asked to complete the application on a brochure on the City of Danville's website and return it to the Danville Police Department at 2 E. South St. or email to jlong@danvillepd.org by April 10. They're also asking people to sign the waiver of liability attached to the brochure.
For more information, call 217-431-2250 or email jlong@danvillepd.org.
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