Citizen's Academy Course Outline
 This is the usual course outline for the Citizen's Academy. Session #1 - Introduction - Welcome from the Chief
- Student Introduction
- Overview of Program
- Complete Forms
- Introduction to Community Oriented Policing
- Overview and History of the Police Department
- Tour of the Facility
Back to Top Session #2 - Patrol Division - Overview of Patrol
- Division Breakdown
- Command Structure
- Command Responsibilities
- Number of Officers
- Number of Squads
- Officer Function
- Responsibilities
- Equipment
- Weapons
- Patrol Vehicles
- Officer Misconduct
- Citizen Complaint Form
- Policies
- Officer Bill of Rights
- Stages of Discipline
- Crime Prevention
- Community Policing Unit
- School Resource Officer program
- Recruitment and FTO Program
Back to Top Session #3 - Use of Force - D.A.A.T.
- Firearms
- Firearms Safety
- Nomenclature
- Live Fire
- F.A.T.S. Shooting
Back to Top Session #4 - Overview of Criminal Justice System - Legal Aspects/Constitution
- Police Arrests
- Probable Cause
- Traffic Stops
- Reasonable Suspicion
Back to Top Session #5 - Criminal Investigation Division - Introduction
- I.D. Bureau
- Fingerprints
- Dusting for Fingerprints
- Pictures
- Juvenile Crime
- Narcotics
Back to Top Session #6 - Investigations - Procedures
- Basic Investigations
- Death Investigations
- Gangs
- Domestic/Child Abuse
Back to Top Session #7 - Special Units - Tactical Unit
- D.A.R.E.
- Bike Patrol
Back to Top Session #8 - Operating While Intoxicated - History
- Detection
- Exercises
- Tests
- Penalties
Back to Top Session #9 - Mock Trial Back to Top Session #10 - Graduation/Reception Back to Top | 
