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PRESS RELEASE - Huntsville Police Department - Citizen's Police Academy
Lee Woodward <Iwoodward@huntsvilletx.gov> Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 10:49 AM
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On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 10:48 AM, Lee Woodward <Iwoodward@huntsvilletx.gov> wrote:
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Huntsville Police Department- Citizen's Police Academy
The Huntsville Police Department is inviting citizens of Huntsville to participate in the 2015 Citizens'
Police Academy, a unique opportunity for participants to learn about police operations firsthand. The
CPA is a 13-week program that will meet from 6-9 p.m. at the Huntsville Police Department on
Monday nights.
According to HPD Senior Officers Mark Jenkins and Kenneth Posey, the deadline to apply for the
program is March 23, and those approved to take part in the program will attend sessions every
Monday from April 13 to July 10.
"If you have ever wondered how a Huntsville police officer is trained, how the SWAT Team
operates, or what it's like to go on a night-shift ride-along, the Citizens' Police Academy promises to
be an engaging, one-of-a-kind experience," Posey said.
"Participants will have the opportunity to see and hear about the overwhelming curriculum recruits
must master before becoming part of the HPD.
"Instructors will be real police officers who will take you on accelerated overview of various
operations of our department. It is our goal to increase understanding of police work and develop
effective partnerships between the Huntsville Police Department and our community."
Participants will hear HPD officers and employees discuss their roles and responsibilities within the
department. There will be guest speakers from other criminal justice agencies within Huntsville and
Walker County, including juvenile and adult probation and the District Attorney's office. Citizens will
tour the County Jail and the Communications Center, ride with a police officer, and explore the
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Firing Range.
The HPD strives to make this class hands-on and enjoyable while educating the participants about
the police department and the local criminal justice system.
According to Jenkins, the ideal candidate for the Citizens' Police Academy is any local citizen with
interest in the department or in law enforcement in general.
"Join us and be part of this important effort— the only investment on your part is three hours of your
time for 13 weeks," he said.
"What our participants will learn will not only benefit them. When they share what they've learned
with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers, we believe that will have a significant impact on the
Police Department and on community relations."
More information about the Citizens' Police Academy is available on the HPD website
at www.huntsvillepolice.com, in the Community section.
Those interested in applying for this year's CPA should download and complete an application and
release and deliver both to the Huntsville Police Department located at 1220 11th Street. The
deadline to submit applications is Monday, March 23, 2015.
For questions, please contact Senior Officer Mark Jenkins or Senior Officer Kenneth Posey at 936-
291-5430.
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