Looking to make a difference in our community?
The Citizens Police Academy is designed to establish rapport and
increase the understanding between the citizens of Miami Township
and their police. In addition, you will learn about the management
of township government and the operations of the Fire/EMS
department.
The Miami Township Police Department will be accepting applications
from Miami Township residents who wish to participate in the Miami
Township Police Department's Citizen Police Academy (CPA). The Miami
Township Citizen Police Academy meets one night a week for 10 weeks.
Class size will be limited to 20 individuals per academy and we
accept back-up applications.
The majority of instruction will be held at the Miami Township Police Department, 5900 McPicken Drive. During these
sessions, officers and administrators present information on nearly
every function of the Police Department along with management of
township government and the Fire/EMS department.
Typical topics that will be covered include:
Organization of the Miami Township Police Department
Selection and Training of the Miami Township Police Officers
Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure
Special Operations (Canine, Bike Officers, Explorers, SRO)
Crimes against Person and Property
Crime Scene Investigation
Criminal Investigation Unit
Gang Awareness and Juvenile Crimes
Community Oriented Policing
Traffic Enforcement and Crash Investigation
Police Pursuit Operations and Defensive Driving (Hands on)
Use of Force and FAT'S. (Firearms Training Simulator) (Hands on)
Graduation
By the end of each session, the program has served its dual purpose
of establishing rapport and increasing understanding between the
citizens and the police officers that serve them. Each begins to
view the other as a partner rather than an adversary. The community,
as a whole, reaps the benefit of this partnership. Citizens Police
Academy graduates tend to become more involved with community
activities, particularly where law enforcement issues are concerned
and officers take a more professional interest in problems that
affect the community.
The requirements for participation are:
Resident or a close relationship to Miami Township
Be at least 18 years of age
No arrest record (minor traffic violations are excluded)
Completion of an application and acceptance into the Academy
Selection Process:
Upon receipt, the Miami Township Police Department will review all
applications to determine which applicants are best suited for
participation in CPA. All applications meeting the above criteria
will be considered The selection of participants is at the sole
discretion of the Miami Township Police Department, who reserves the
right to disqualify, or remove from participation any person it, who
in its sole discretion deems not appropriate for, or disruptive to
the Academy.
In case you're wondering, the CPA is not designed to and does not
make the participants certified police officers.
Only persons who can dedicate the necessary time to attend should
apply.
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