The Los Angeles Police Department invites you to attend our Community Police Academy!
On January 23, 2008 Operations-West Bureau will host the Annual Community Police Academy for all West Bureau Community members. See Flyer
Purpose
The ten-week academy is designed to give community members an overview of the Los Angles Police Department's policies and procedures. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional law enforcement academy; however, the weekly sessions are not designed to certify the participant as a law enforcement officer.
Through the Community Police Academy, enrolled students will be encouraged to build a lasting partnership with the Department, with the ultimate goal of reducing crime and improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
Academy Schedule
Operations-West Bureau will conduct their next Community Police Academy on January 23, 2008. The ten-week course will be held at the Operations-West Bureau Community Room located next to West Traffic Division at 4849 W. Venice Blvd, 90019 each Wednesday evening between 6:30 and 9:30 pm. The course will conclude with a graduation ceremony on April 2, 2008.
Details on off-site training locations will be presented during the first class. There is no fee to attend the Community Police Academy. Due to limited class space, candidates are accepted on a first come, first served basis, until each class is filled.
Community Police Academy Overview
The Operations-West Bureau Community Police Academy will provide community members with an inside look at the Police department and various facets of law enforcement. During the ten-week academy, students will be introduced to police operations and participate in a firearms training simulation. Classes will be conducted on the organization of the LAPD and its history, patrol/detective operations, pursuits and traffic policies, child abuse, hate crimes, vice and gang operations, criminal law, a presentation by Metro Division (SWAT, K-9), domestic violence, narcotics, and Internal Affairs. The class will also participate in a tour of the Jail, Records and Identification Division, and the Communications facility. The Academy will culminate with a graduation ceremony wherein students will be awarded their certificates of completion.
Instructors
Experienced police officers and staff will teach academy classes. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with the Commanding Officer of Operations-West Bureau and various members of the Los Angeles Police Department. Students are encouraged to ask questions and express their concerns to Department employees. The Los Angeles Police Department hopes to provide a greater awareness and understanding of law enforcement's role in the community through the education provided by the Community Police Academy.
Participant Requirements
Candidates for the Community Police Academy must meet the following criteria:
▪ Must be 18 years or older;
▪ Live or work in Operations-West Bureau;
▪ No prior felony convictions;
▪ No outstanding warrants;
▪ No pending criminal cases; and
▪ Must be approved by an Area Commanding Officer.
Interested citizens should contact the Community Relations Office of their local police station;
▪ Hollywood Area 213-485-4310
▪ Pacific Area 310-202-4525
▪ West Los Angeles Area 310-575-8431
▪ Wilshire Area 213-473-0445
For registration and further information, please contact the Special Events Coordinator, Sergeant Baker 213-485-2651, Operations-West Bureau, Community Relations Officer Rayney Arnold at 213-473-0277.
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