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SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino Police Department is currently accepting reservations for the next Community Police Academy. This is an eight-week program designed to give participants an inside look at local law enforcement. The program is designed to form a stronger partnership between the community and the Police Department through education. Participants will be exposed to a variety of topics, such as: Criminal investigations; Crime analysis and crime mapping; Gang enforcement; Traffic laws and enforcement; Animal Control; Community Policing and many more. Course material will be presented by Police Department administrators and veteran department staff. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet the Chief of Police, where they are encouraged to ask questions. Enrollment is limited to 50 students per class. Potential candidates must live or work in the City of San Bernardino.
Classes will meet in the Police Department’s main training room, 710 N. “D” Street, on Wednesday evenings 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for eight consecutive weeks. Free parking will be provided to the front of the police station as well as on adjoining streets. The Fall Academy will begin Wednesday, September, 24, and continue through graduation on Wednesday, November 12.
The Citizen’s Academy is a great way to learn about your community, meet nice people, and get to know the men and women of your police department. For more information, contact Community Affairs at (909) 384-5753 or by e-mail, communityaffairs@sbcity.org.
