meaghan posted on February 18, 2010 14:48
The Matthews Police Department is pleased to announce the Citizen Police Academy for Spring 2010. The Academy is an eight week program that is designed to build a stronger relationship between the community and the police department through education. It is open to residents and individuals who work in the Town of Matthews. The Academy will begin March 18.
Information provided throughout the program is intended to help with misunderstandings about law enforcement and create an awareness of challenges and limitations that face police. The Citizen Police Academy is not designed to train attendees about how to be police officers. The intent is to create a hands-on interactive program that will assist with strengthening the partnership between the Matthews Police Department and the community it serves.
Participants will meet once a week on consecutive Thursday evenings beginning on March 18 through May 6, 2010. The Academy will be held at the Matthews Police Department located at 1201 Crews Rd. Classes are 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will also have the option to arrange a 4 hour ride-a-long with an on-duty patrol officer.
This program is free to the public.
Applications are currently being accepted and are available at www.matthewspolice.org, by e-mail at communitysafety@matthewspolice.org, or you can visit the police department Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is limited and the deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 10at 5 p.m.
In order to apply for the Academy:
· You must be 18 years of age or older
· Live or work within the Town of Matthews
· Must not have been convicted of, or have any pending charges for, any felony, or serious misdemeanor within the last 5 years
Agree to a criminal background check and personal references will be contacted