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Citizen's Police Academy
Class of 2009
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The Tigard Police Department operates an eight week Citizen's Police Academy once a
year. The Department is presently recruiting interested persons who want to learn
about their police department for the 18th upcoming academy beginning in April. The
academy is conducted on eight consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
at Tigard City Hall located at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. This year's session will begin on
April 7th and conclude on June 2nd.
The purpose of the academy is to create better understanding and communication
between citizens and police through education. The intent is not to produce citizens
trained in law enforcement, but to help citizens better understand their City's
police department. When the community knows and understands the limitations and
abilities of law enforcement, the police can then better serve the community.
The academy subject matter covers a wide range of law enforcement topics such as
investigations, patrol, training, budget, community policing, gangs, narcotics and
firearms. The classes are conducted by members of the Tigard Police Department.
A graduation will conclude the academy on the ninth Wednesday during the series.
To date, 350 community members have participated in this popular program since
it began in 1995.
Academy graduates leave with increased knowledge and enthusiasm to share the
newly learned knowledge with their family, friends and neighbors. Further,
some Citizens Police Academy graduates pursue volunteer efforts that closely
match their interests. Other graduates possibly expand on their interests in
law enforcement or other elements of the community.
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