admin posted on December 05, 2011 04:09
The Matthews Police Department is pleased to announce the Citizen Police Academy for 2012. The academy is a nine week program that is designed to build a stronger relationship between the community and the police department through education.
It is open to residents and individuals who work in the town of Matthews. Information provided throughout the program is intended to help with misunderstandings about law enforcement and create an awareness of challenges and limitations that face police. The Citizen Police Academy is not designed to train attendees to be police officers. The intent is to create a hands-on interactive program that will assist with strengthening the partnership between the Matthews Police Department and the community it serves.
Participants will meet, once a week on consecutive Thursday evenings, February 2 thru on March 29, 2012, from 6- 8 p.m. The academy will be held at the Matthews Police Department located at 1201 Crews Rd. Attendees will also have the option to arrange a 4 hour ride-a-long with an on-duty patrol officer.
This program is free.
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You may also visit the police department in person, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Space is limited and the deadline for applications is 5 p.m. December 30.
Eligibility requirements to attend:
• You must be 18 years of age or older
• Live or work within the Town of Matthews
• Must not have been convicted of, or have any pending charges for, any felony, or serious misdemeanor within the last 5 years
• Allow for criminal background check and personal references to be contacted