River Falls Police Department
2008 Citizen Police Academy

2008 Citizen Academy - CANCELLED
 

 

 In an effort to enhance the partnership with the River Falls community through citizen participation, the River Falls Police Department will offer a seven (7) week police / citizen training program.  The program is similar to those used by other departments across the nation and are commonly referred to as Citizen Academies.  
 
Goals of the River Falls Police Department Citizen Academy
 
bulletTo provide citizens with a general knowledge of law enforcement;
bulletTo strengthen support for the police department by developing and enhancing citizen / police partnerships;
bulletTo obtain valued feedback from the community through citizen participation;
bulletTo increase citizen understanding of how the police department conducts business in our community.

 

The course is designed to give the student a realistic experience through exposure to various tasks performed by members of the River Falls Police Department, in the delivery of service to the River Falls Community.  The program will include presentations by members of the River Falls Police Department supported by visual aids and hands on demonstrations.  
 
The classes are free and are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the River Falls Public LibraryTentative dates for the 2009 Citizen Police Academy are September 22 thru November 3, 2009.  Sign up now by  e-mail or call Sgt. Janis Bock at the River Falls Police Department, 715-425-0900, ext. 129 
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