Want to learn more about police work?
Have an open evening on Thursday’s from 3/13 to 5/15?
Want a fancy certificate to hang on your wall?

If you answered yes to all three questions, you might be interested in applying for the Community Police Academy: (but move fast – applications close on Friday 2/8)

Want to learn about the role of police officers? What is CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) ? How about having the opportunity to ride-along with a police officer when patrolling Seattle neighborhoods?

The Seattle Police Department is now taking applications for the Spring Community Police Academy to start Thursday, March 13, 2008. Classes are held once a week for 10-weeks from 5:30 pm to 9:15 pm.

The Community Police Academy is designed to provide Seattle residents an opportunity to learn first hand about how the Seattle Police Department works. Classes focus on patrol operations and procedures, narcotics, SWAT, CSI, use of force, domestic violence, arson/bomb, arrest procedures, and criminal law, including ride-alongs with patrol officers. Graduates benefit from the facts and best practices of policing, and receive a program certificate upon completion of the course.

Space is limited, so you are encouraged to apply early. The deadline to submit your application is February 8, 2008. To apply, go to http://www.seattle.gov/police/programs/policeacademy/default.htm or call 206-684-8672 for more information.

If anyone does attend, let us know what you learn!