Be a Part of the 2011 Dublin Police Services Citizens' Academy

Now is your chance to be a part of the 2011 Citizens’ Police Academy.

The academy is open to adults who live or work in Dublin. Organizers said the goal of the Citizens’ Academy is to teach the public about law enforcement operations, foster kinship between the community and law enforcement, and to promote community policing by supporting and encouraging citizen involvement.

The Academy will offer instruction by experienced law enforcement staff on topics such as: Crime Scene/Evidence Collection, Traffic and Radio Operations, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Gangs and Drugs. Participants will have an opportunity to tour , the 5th largest jail in the nation, as well as get a taste of officer training at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC).

The Academy’s first session will be Wednesday, March 30 and will be held for nine Wednesdays thereafter, from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.  The Academy will culminate in a graduation on June 1. 

Sessions are limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.  Potential participants must be at least 18 years old and must successfully complete a background investigations check, sign waiver forms, and be approved by the Chief of Police. Felony convictions or serious criminal arrests are cause for dismissing an applicant.  

Interested citizens can apply online at www.dublin.ca.gov, by e-mail, fax, or in person at . The deadline to apply is March 21, 2011.