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CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

The Coventry Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 2009 Citizens Police Academy.  The academy is tentatively scheduled to begin the first week of September.
 This is an opportunity for a person who lives or works in the Town of Coventry to learn about your local Police Department.  Instructors will be the men and women officers of this department.  This experience will be both exciting and educational.   Those accepted will be expected to participate in both classroom and hands on police scenarios, including mock police scenarios.

            We will be accepting applications starting August 21st thru September 4th.  Applications can be picked up at Coventry Police Headquarters (1075 Main St), Coventry Police Annex Community Policing Office (1675 Flat River Rd.) or downloaded here.
            Applicants must be at least 18 (eighteen) yrs. old and have NO Criminal record.
            This Academy is 11 (eleven) weeks long and will meet on Tuesday nights from 6:00pm till 10:00pm.
            There will be a graduation ceremony at the conclusion of the academy.  Certificates and a class photo will be presented to all graduates who complete the academy.
For more information please contact Detective Kevin Harris between the hours of 8:00am – 12:00am @401-822-6225 or Officer Matthew Blair @6150889.

 

To view photos from last years academy click here.
          

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY?

To give the public a working knowledge of the Coventry Police Department policies and procedures, through a series of classes instructed by Coventry Police personnel.

IN WHAT WAYS WILL THE CPA IMPROVE POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS?

        The more information the public has about their police department, the less suspicious, fear and misconceptions will exist.  Many conflicts are caused simply by a lack of understanding, and these can be avoided.  The motto of the Citizens’ Police Academy is
“UNDERSTANDIN EACH OTHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE”

 

HOW ARE THE CLASSES CONDUCTED?

        Participants meet once a week for eleven consecutive weeks.  The sessions are held at the Coventry Police Department and some classes will be held outside for hands on practical classes.  Instruction is designed to be appealing to participants with lectures, demonstrations and hands on practice.

 

WHAT TYPE OF MATERIAL IS COVERED?

        The sessions are designed to give an overview of the Coventry Police Department and it’s various functions, from hiring practices to training and investigations.

 

HOW WILL THE INFORMATION OBTAINED IN THE COURSE, BE USED BY THE PUBLIC?
       
We believe that an informed public is one that is better able to make decisions about the Coventry Police Department.  We hope that this program will assist us in breaking down any barriers between the police and the public we serve.