Citizens Academy

The Citizens Police Academy is an educational program to give the public a working knowledge of the Montgomery Police Department’s personnel and policies. The academy consists of a series of classes held on Tuesdays for 10 weeks from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of the Police Department each week.

The application process for attending the Citizens Police Academy is:
1. Complete the Citizens Police Academy application and return it to Montgomery Police Department (address on the back of this brochure). Class limited to 35 slots.

2. All applicants must pass a complete criminal background and a driving history checks.

3. Applicants will be notified by mail if they are selected or not selected to attend the Citizens Police Academy.

4. If your application has been processed, but the class is full, your name is placed on a waiting list. When there is an opening you will be notified.

IMPROVING POLICE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

How can the Citizens Police Academy improve the relationship between the Police Department and community? The more information the public has about the Police Department, the less fears will exist. Many conflicts are caused simply because of a lack of understanding, and these could be avoided. We hope the graduates of the Citizens Police Academy will take their knowledge into the community, educate others when the opportunity arises, and make decisions that affect the City and Police Department with heightened awareness and better information.

WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED

The academy covers a wide variety of topics, such as Criminal Investigations, Patrol Operations, Communication, Crime Prevention, Courts and their functions. Instruction in these and other topics consist of lectures and demonstrations.

THE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY OBJECTIVE

The objective is to build the confidence, trust, and respect between the Montgomery Police Department and the citizens of Montgomery.

Anyone interested in attending or needing additional information can contact Corporal George Brooks at 241-2572 or you can email him here.
Citizens Academy Brochure

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